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Jan 1, 1500
Colonized
Brazil was colonized by Europeans in 1500 by Pedro Álvares Cabral under the funding of the Kingdom of Portugal. -
Invasion
In 1630 the Dutch invaded Brazil because they desired Brazilian occupancy and domination. In 1654 the Portuguese drive the Dutch out of Brazil. -
Treaty
In 1750 the Portuguese’s ruler signed a treaty with Spain which fixed the area of rule in South America. -
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Relocation
From 1808-1821 the royalty from Portugal relocate to Rio de Janeiro to rule Brazil and Portugal. -
Breaking Ties
in 1822 Brazil finally breaks ties with Portugal and claims its independence on September 7th. -
Outlaw of Slavery
In 1888 Brazil outlaws slavery. -
Rebublic
In 1889 Brazil announces itself to be a republic. -
World War I
1917 Brazil declares war on Germany in World War I. -
Presidency
1930 Getulio Vargas was anointed presidency by the military leaders -
World War II
1942 Brazil went to war with Axis in World War II. -
OverThrown
1945 Getulio was overthrown by the military coup. -
United Nations
1945 Brazil also joined the United Nations. -
Constitution
1946 a constitution was put in place to restore rights of each citizen. -
First World Cup win for Brazil
Won Their first world cup. -
Capital Move
1960 The capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia. -
Second win
Brazil won their second world cup win. -
Military Control
1964 Brazilian military took control of the government. -
Third Win
Brazil wins their third world cup. -
Return of Rule
1985 Brazil’s government was returned back to civilian rule. -
More RIghts
1988 Brazil ensures a wide distribution and knowledge of the constitution which gives more individual rights -
First Election Since 1960
1989 Their first election since 1960 Fernando Collor de Mello is elected as president. -
International World Summit
1992 Rio de Janeiro hosts the first International world summit day with over a 100 world leaders -
Fourth Win
Brazil wins their fourth world cup. -
Next President
1995 Fernando Cardoso is elected the next president of Brazil. -
Fifth World Cup
Brazil wins their fifth world cup. -
Next President
2003 Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva is elected president. -
First Female President in Brazil
2011 Dilma Rousseff becomes brazil’s first female president.