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Apr 28, 1500
Arrive in Brazil
The Portuguese arrive in Brazil under the command of Pedro Alvares Cabral, who claimed this new land as his own. -
Desire Brazil
The Dutch desire Brazilian occupancy and domination and choose this year to invade the country, now occupied largely by the Portuguese. -
Driven from Brazil
The Dutch are finally driven from Brazil by the Portuguese, who once again claim ownership. -
Portugal signs a treaty
Portugal signs a treaty with fellow European nation Spain, which effectively fixes areas of rule in the continent of South America. -
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Royals from Portugal
The royals from Portugal relocate to Brazil and run both Brazil and their European homeland from Rio de Janeiro. -
Brazil breaks ties
Brazil breaks ties with Portugal, finally announcing its independence. -
Step frward
A mammoth step forward occurs when slavery is finally abolished in this year. -
Brazil proclaims
Brazil proudly proclaims itself a republic. -
Officialy declares war
Brazil officially declares war on Germany in the First World War. -
Elected president
Getulio Vargas is elected the president of Brazil by military officials.