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After three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil gained its independence in 1822. -
Brazil wrote their first constitution in 1824 and is recognized as an independent country by the US, -
In 1889, Brazil leaves the Monarchical system of government due to the abolition of slavery, and declare that they are now a federal republic. -
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. -
In 1931 the statue called, "Christ the Redeemer," was built in Rio. Today this statue serves as one of the main tourist attractions. -
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. -
Due to the confusion in the government, the military took control of the Brazilian government until 1985. -
In 1985, the military gave up governmental power and in the process democracy was restored. -
In 1988 a Brazilian constitution was adopted and the biggest change was that the powers of the president were reduced. -
In 1994 the Brazilian Real is introduced as their official currency.