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The Portuguese arrive in Brazil under the command of Pedro Alvares Cabral, who claimed this new land as his own.
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The Dutch desire Brazilian occupancy and domination and choose this year to invade the country, now occupied largely by the Portuguese.
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The Dutch are finally driven from Brazil by the Portuguese, who once again claim ownership.
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Portugal signs a treaty with fellow European nation Spain, which effectively fixes areas of rule in the continent of South America.
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The royals from Portugal relocate to Brazil and run both Brazil and their European homeland from Rio de Janeiro.
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Brazil breaks ties with Portugal, finally announcing its independence.
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A mammoth step forward occurs when slavery is finally abolished in this year.
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Brazil proudly proclaims itself a republic.
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Brazil officially declares war on Germany in the First World War.
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Getulio Vargas is elected the president of Brazil by military officials.