Portugal gives up Colonia do Sacramento in the Treaty of Utrecht (aka Spanish Succession)
Coffee introduced to Brazil
“Minas Conspiracy” Fails. The Minas Conspiracy was a group inspired by the U.S. Revolution. These Brazilians wanted to become independent of Portugal. Sadly they failed.
France invades Portugal. John VI flees to Brazil with his family including his son Pedro.
Brazil becomes part of the Portuguese Kingdom called: The United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
Pedro I declares Brazil Independent from Portugal. Pedro refused to obey the Cortes. He said: “Tell the people that I am staying.”