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AD 1500
Pedro Cabral claims Brazil--
Explorer Pedro Cabral lands
in Brazil and claims it for Portugal. -
Date #3: 1549
In 1549, Tomé de Sousa sailed to Brazil to establish a central government
De Sousa brought along Jesuits, who set up missions, -
In 1530, an expedition led by Martim Afonso de Sousa
This marks the first Portuguese settlements in Brazil -
5: Mid 1500’s
The first sugarcane farms were established
Slaves from Africa brought to Brazil. -
5: Mid 1500’s
The first sugarcane farms were established
Slaves from Africa brought to Brazil. -
Date #4: 1555
In 1555 French forces occupy Rio de Janeiro harbor
Two years later, Portugal regains control and establishes the city of Rio de Janeiro. -
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