Brazilian History 1500 to present

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  • The First Sugarcane Farms were Establish
    1500

    The First Sugarcane Farms were Establish

    In mid 1500's slaves from Africa brought to Brazil
  • Pedro Cabral Claims Brazil
    1500

    Pedro Cabral Claims Brazil

    1500 Pedro Cabal claims lands in Brazil and claims it for Portugal.
  • Expedition Lead by Martim Afonso de Sousa
    1530

    Expedition Lead by Martim Afonso de Sousa

    This marks the first Portuguese settlements in Brazil
  • Tome de Sousa Sail to Brazil to Establish a Central Government
    1549

    Tome de Sousa Sail to Brazil to Establish a Central Government

    In 1549 De Sousa brought along Jesuits, who set up missions.
  • French Forces Occupy Rio de Janeiro
    1555

    French Forces Occupy Rio de Janeiro

    In 1555 Portugal regains control and established the city of Rio de Janeiro Harbor.
  • Dutch Withdraw from Brazil

    Dutch Withdraw from Brazil

    After several years of war with Portuguese the Dutch withdrew.
  • Gold is Discovered in Brazil's Interior

    Gold is Discovered in Brazil's Interior

    in 1695 Gold is discovered. More people moved to Brazil.