19th Century Brazil: Political Changes By lsmith1 Feb 16, 1800 Seminary of Olinda Founded (Hotbed of Revolutionaries) Oct 30, 1807 Napoleon Invades Iberia, Port. Crown Flees to Brazil Jan 1, 1815 Dom Joao VI Elevates Brazil From State To Kingdom Mar 21, 1817 Pernambucan Revolt Jan 1, 1820 Rebellion In Lisbon, New Govt Tightens Ties With Brazil Apr 25, 1821 Crown Returns To Lisbon Sep 7, 1822 Pedro: 'Independence or Death!' Dec 1, 1822 King Pedro I of Brazil, Nearly 70 Years of Stability Follow Oct 30, 1824 National Constitution, USA Recognizes, UK Port Follow Aug 25, 1828 Nation of Uruguay Is Born, A Buffer With Argentina Apr 1, 1831 Pedro I Abdicates To Child Son, 3 Rule In His Stead Jul 18, 1841 15 Year Old Pedro II Crowned Emperor Jun 26, 1847 'Mata Mata Marinheiro' Anti Portuguese Riots Nov 30, 1864 Parana River Incident Sparks Paraguayan War (to 1870) Jan 1, 1865 Sir Richard Francis Burton (UK) Surveys Mina Gerais Oct 30, 1866 Dissidents Split From Liberals, Form Republican Party 1870 Jul 4, 1876 Dom Pedro Vists USA, Relations Growing Jan 1, 1885 2nd Anti Slavery Act Saraiva - Cotegipe: Slaves 60+ Free Nov 15, 1889 Pedro II Overthrown Dec 31, 1889 A Familia Begins Its 2nd Year of Publication Feb 24, 1891 Constitution Oct 30, 1893 Naval Officers Revolt Oct 30, 1897 Canudos War
