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brazill history

By kb1501
  • Period: Mar 29, 1400 to

    timespan

  • Jan 1, 1499

    Natives

    Natives
    The Native were the first people in Brazil they go back to before the 1500's. They hunted, gathered and did simple agriculture. They also had ceremonies .this is an important because they were the first people there. http://www.kidscornerbrazil.org/
  • Apr 1, 1500

    The discovery of Brazil

    The discovery of Brazil
    The European Portuguese navigator/explorer Pedro Al Vares found Brazil in April of 1500 Brazil was named Brazil because of a tree found there
  • Jan 1, 1549

    Tome de Sousa

    Tome de Sousa
    In 1549 the first governor-general Tome de Sousa arrived and organized a central government .this is an important because it helped Portuguese move into now called Brazil.

  • capture

    capture
    In 1624 a dutch fleet captured Bahia a City in Brazil. The ciy was recaptured in 1625 by a joint Spanish and Portuagse force. The Dutch would not return to Brasil till 1630.this is important because Brazil is very peaceful nothing like this happens often

  • gold rush

    gold rush
    In 1693 rich gold deposits gold were found and the gold rush started . this is important because it helped the country’s economy and attracted more people.

  • A treaty

    A treaty
    on Jan 13th 1750 a treaty was made between Spain ,Portugal and Brazil . It expanded Brazil and the Spainish terrotories decreased in size.

  • Independence

    Independence
    on Sep 7th 1822 Brazil gained independence no longer a part of Portugal and became actually Brazil instead of it being called Portugal.

  • Empire

    Empire
    On Oct 12 1824 Brazil became/was declared an Empire ruled by emperor Pedro the first and after his death the monarch was his son Pedro the 2nd . this is an important because it is a part of being a independent country no longer Portugal.

  • civilian government

    civilian government
    on Nov 15 1889 a military revolt in Brazil made Brazil become a country with a civilian government . It was important because it gave power to the people.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Brazil_15-19_November.svg

  • Military

    Military
    on Apr 11964 the military took over again taking away the right of civilians . This is Impotent because it is part of a conflict over power in Brazil.

  • taking over again

    taking over again
    On Nov 15 1985 civilian rule was restored in Brazil . This is important because it made Brazil like it is government style today.http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Urna_eletr%C3%B4nica.jpeg