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Apr 22, 1500
Portuguese arrive in Brazil
Pedro Alvares Cabral was comander of that ship, they ran were greeted by Native people of the land. -
Capital changes
The Brazilian capital was changed from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro -
Peter I, Emperor of Brazil
First ruler of Brazil -
Independence of Brazil
Announces independence from Portugal -
Consitution is created
Dom Pedro I declares independence and creates constitution giving moderate power -
Slavery Abolished
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Democratic Brazil
"The military forces Emperor Pedro II to give up his throne. Brazil becomes a democratic republic with a president." -
Dilma Rousseff
First female president of Brazil
