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Portugal claimed Brazil under the treaty of Tordesillas.
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Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci was sent to explore and map Brazil
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The discover of the resource of brazilwood inspiired the systematic colonization of Brazil by King Joao III.
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Brazil was divided into 15 districts.
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The colonization of Brazil officially starts.
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The treat of French exploration united Brazil into one region
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Brazil gained independance from Portual.
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After independance was claimed from Portugal, Dom Pedro III assumed position of Brazil's emperor
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The French explore in and around Chad during the late 19th century
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Brazil adopts a federal republic
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Brazil's citizens rebelled against the emperor
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The French claim Chad as part of the Federation of French EquatorialAfrica
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The French make Chad its own colony
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An economic crisis in Brazil causes labor strikes.
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Because of so many labor strikes in Brazil, they became outlawed
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Due to dropped coffee prices, there were more strikes and riots
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Various attempts are made by Chad for independance.
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Chad gained independance from France
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Chad becomes a republic
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Riots broke out in Chad due to the banning of all political parties with the exception of PPT
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Chad joined the African Union
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President Tombalbaye was killed and replaced by Ge. Felix Malloum.
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Goukouni Oueddei tries to take over Chad's government (unsuccessfully)
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Civil War broke out between Com. Hissein Habre and Oueddei
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Col. Idriss Deby "won" the presidetial elections 1990-present
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Oil is discovered in south Chad. This increases tention in the country because of the fear of the south wanting autonomy
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Brazil joined the Union of South American Nations
