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Brazil

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  • Apr 1, 1500

    First Settlers:

    The first European settlers to arrive in Brazil were Portuguese, led by Pedro Cabral in 1500.
  • Jan 1, 1530

    Beginning of Sugar Era- 1530

    Brazil's sugar production thrived early on.
  • Jul 1, 1530

    First Expedition 1530

    Expedition of Martim Afonso de Sousa, major captain of Brazil, to colonize and distribute land among captains.
  • Jan 1, 1532

    Founding of First Colonies

    Founding of first colonies at Sao Vicente and Piratiniga
  • Jan 1, 1549

    First Governor

    King names Tome de Sousa first governor general of Brazil. De Sousa establishes his capital at Sao Salvador de Bahia.

  • Exploring the Amazon 1637-1639

    Captain Pedro Teixeira explores Amazon and founds Tabatinga

  • Gold and Diamond Mining Era

    Era of gold and diamond mining begins

  • Capital Moved

    Viceregal capital moved from Salvador, Bahia, to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Brazil Ports Open for Trade

    João VI arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil's ports open to foreign trade.

  • Brazil Independence

    Declaring Brazil independent, Pedro I forms new government headed by José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva.

  • Slavery Abolished

    Golden Law abolishes slavery.

  • First Civilian President

    First civilian president, Prudente José de Morais Barros, takes office.

  • Join Allied Powers during World War

    Brazil declares war on Germany and joins Allied powers.

  • First Female President

    Dilma Rousseff wins second round run-off to become Brazil's first female president.

  • Dilma Rousseff reelected

    Dilma Rousseff wins another term as president.