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Brazil Gains Independence
After three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil gained its independence in 1822. -
First Brazilian Constitution
Brazil wrote their first constitution in 1824 and is recognized as an independent country by the US, -
Brazil is a Federal Republic
In 1889, Brazil leaves the Monarchical system of government due to the abolition of slavery, and declare that they are now a federal republic. -
Getúlio Vargas
Vargas overthrew the Brazilian government in 1930, and was nicknamed, "The Father of the Poor" due to his love of nationalism, industrialization, and social welfare. -
"Christ the Redeemer" is Built
In 1931 the statue called, "Christ the Redeemer," was built in Rio. Today this statue serves as one of the main tourist attractions. -
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Getúlio Vargas Becomes a Dictator
In 1937 a new state was established in Brazil, and Getúlio Vargas
became a dictator. He was then kicked out of office by the military in 1945. Then in 1951 he is elected as president again. In 1954, the military demands that he resigns, but he refuses and commits suicide. -
Military Run Government
Due to the confusion in the government, the military took control of the Brazilian government until 1985. -
Democracy is Restored
In 1985, the military gave up governmental power and in the process democracy was restored. -
New Constitution
In 1988 a Brazilian constitution was adopted and the biggest change was that the powers of the president were reduced. -
The Real is the Official Currency
In 1994 the Brazilian Real is introduced as their official currency.