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Apr 22, 1500
Descovery of Brazil
In april 22, 1500, a fleet of portuguese ships, led by Pedro Alvarez Cabral arrived in brazilian lands. That's considered the discovery of Brazil even though the term "discovery" is not widely accepted because the country was already inhabitaded by indians when the portuguse arrived there. -
Jun 2, 1560
African slaves arrive in Brazil
Slavery existed in Brazil since it was dicovered. At first the natives were used by the portuguese to agriculture and wood extracting. Since 1560, Brazil started receiving african slaves that were captured by european from their colonies. -
The Inconfidência Mineira
The Inconfidência Mineira (Minas Gerais Conspiracy) of 1789 was a Brazilian independence movement. The main internal cause of the conspiracy was the decline of gold mining in that captaincy. The leaders of this movement had a flag. 'The motto on the flag is literally "Freedom although late," meaning, "Freedom is necessary although it is already late for it."' - Heitor Martins, March 15, 1999 -
Tiradentes is Hanged
Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as Tiradentes (teeth puller) was a leading member of the Brazilian revolutionary movement known as the Inconfidência Mineira which aim was full independence from the Portuguese colonial power and to create a Brazilian republic. When the plan was discovered, Tiradentes was arrested, judged, publicly hanged and then quartered. -
Potugal's Royal Family Arrives in Brazil
Days before Napoleonic forces captured the city of Lisbon, on December 1, the portuguese royal family and its court (approximately 15,000 subjects) escaped to their colony. They arrived in Brazil's southeast coast on January 18, 1808, but they just left the ship on January 24. -
Brazilian Independence
The Brazilian Independence is celebrated on September 7 when, in the year of 1822, on the banks of the Ipiranga River, the Prince regent Peter cried before his entourage: Independence or Death! This event is known as The Shout of Ipiranga. -
Portugal Recognizes Brazil's Independence
The first foreign nation to recognize the independence of Brazil was the United States in May 1824.There was no difficulty because the Americans were in favor of independence for all colonies of America.The recognition by the nations of Europe was more difficult because the major European countries, including Portugal, had pledged themselves in the Congress of Vienna in 1815, to defend absolutism, colonialism and fight the ideas of freedom. Portugal recognized the sovereignty of Brazil in 1825. -
Princess Isabel Signs the Golden Law
The Lei Áurea (Golden Law), adopted on May 13, 1888, was the law that abolished slavery in Brazil.
The Lei Áurea had only two articles:
Article 1: From this date, slavery is declared abolished in Brazil.
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Christ the Redeemer is Inaugurated
Christ the Redeemer is a monument of Jesus Christ in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located at the top of Corcovado Mountain, 709 meters above sea level. It opened at 19h 15min on 12 October 1931, after nearly five years of work. A symbol of Christianity, the statue has become one of the best internationally recognized icon of Rio and Brazil. On July 7, 2007, in Lisbon's Luz stadium, was elected one of the new seven wonders of the world. -
Brasilia is inaugurated
Inaugurated on April 21, 1960, by President Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, Brasilia is the third capital of Brazil, after Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. The transfer of the principal organs of the federal administration to the new capital was progressive, with the change of the headquarters of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Federal. -
1964 Coup D'etat
João Goulart becomes president in 1961. Goulart's government was marked by populism. Being in the cold war, the United States and the conservative social Brazilian groups feared a communist uprising. The climate of political crisis and social tensions were increasing every day. On March 31, 1964 troops came out the streets. To avoid a civil war João goulart leaves the country. The militaries take power. -
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Brazilian Military Dictatorship
We can define the military dictatorship as the period of British politics in the militaries ruled Brazil. This season goes from 1964 to 1985. Characterized by the lack of democracy, suppression of constitutional rights, censorship, political persecution and repression for those who were against the military regime. -
New Constitution
The military government imposed in January 1967, a new constitution for the country. Approved in the same year, the 1967 Constitution confirms and institutionalize the military regime and its ways of working. -
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Diretas Já
"Diretas Já" movement was a civil claim for direct presidential elections in Brazil occurred in 1983-1984 -
The End of the Military Dictatorship
On January 15, 1985, the Electoral College would choose Rep. Tancredo Neves, who ran against Paulo Maluf, as the new president. He was part of the Democratic Alliance - the opposition group formed by the PMDB and the Liberal Front.
It was the end of military rule. But Tancredo Neves becomes ill before dying and ultimately take. Assume Vice President José Sarney. -
New Constitution
In 1988 a new constitution is approved in Brazil. The Constitution of 1988 erased the traces of military dictatorship and democratic principles established in the country. -
Pre Salt is discovered
Pre Salt is the name given to the oil reserves that were found just below a deep subsalt layer, or for those who prefer it were a layer of salt in the subsoil of the sea. These areas are difficult to reach and tend to be found in very deep regions or even ultra-deep waters.
