Brazilian History 1500 to present

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  • 1500

    The First Sugarcane Farms were Establish

    The First Sugarcane Farms were Establish
    In mid 1500's slaves from Africa brought to Brazil
  • 1500

    Pedro Cabral Claims Brazil

    Pedro Cabral Claims Brazil
    1500 Pedro Cabal claims lands in Brazil and claims it for Portugal.
  • 1530

    Expedition Lead by Martim Afonso de Sousa

    Expedition Lead by Martim Afonso de Sousa
    This marks the first Portuguese settlements in Brazil
  • 1549

    Tome de Sousa Sail to Brazil to Establish a Central Government

    Tome de Sousa Sail to Brazil to Establish a Central Government
    In 1549 De Sousa brought along Jesuits, who set up missions.
  • 1555

    French Forces Occupy Rio de Janeiro

    French Forces Occupy Rio de Janeiro
    In 1555 Portugal regains control and established the city of Rio de Janeiro Harbor.

  • Dutch Withdraw from Brazil

    Dutch Withdraw from Brazil
    After several years of war with Portuguese the Dutch withdrew.

  • Gold is Discovered in Brazil's Interior

    Gold is Discovered in Brazil's Interior
    in 1695 Gold is discovered. More people moved to Brazil.