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Brazil was colonized by Europeans in 1500 by Pedro Álvares Cabral under the funding of the Kingdom of Portugal.
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In 1630 the Dutch invaded Brazil because they desired Brazilian occupancy and domination. In 1654 the Portuguese drive the Dutch out of Brazil.
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In 1750 the Portuguese’s ruler signed a treaty with Spain which fixed the area of rule in South America.
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From 1808-1821 the royalty from Portugal relocate to Rio de Janeiro to rule Brazil and Portugal.
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in 1822 Brazil finally breaks ties with Portugal and claims its independence on September 7th.
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In 1888 Brazil outlaws slavery.
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In 1889 Brazil announces itself to be a republic.
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1917 Brazil declares war on Germany in World War I.
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1930 Getulio Vargas was anointed presidency by the military leaders
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1942 Brazil went to war with Axis in World War II.
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1945 Getulio was overthrown by the military coup.
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1945 Brazil also joined the United Nations.
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1946 a constitution was put in place to restore rights of each citizen.
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Won Their first world cup.
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1960 The capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia.
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Brazil won their second world cup win.
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1964 Brazilian military took control of the government.
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Brazil wins their third world cup.
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1985 Brazil’s government was returned back to civilian rule.
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1988 Brazil ensures a wide distribution and knowledge of the constitution which gives more individual rights
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1989 Their first election since 1960 Fernando Collor de Mello is elected as president.
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1992 Rio de Janeiro hosts the first International world summit day with over a 100 world leaders
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Brazil wins their fourth world cup.
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1995 Fernando Cardoso is elected the next president of Brazil.
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Brazil wins their fifth world cup.
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2003 Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva is elected president.
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2011 Dilma Rousseff becomes brazil’s first female president.