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King Joao the IV
Portugal’s King João VI, Prince Pedro, and the royal family flee to Brazil after France invades Portugal -
Brazil becomes an equal part of the Portuguese Empire
Brazil becomes an equal part of the Portuguese empire instead of just a colony. -
The King Returns
The king returns to Portugal, and the government soon votes to make Brazil a colony again . -
independent
Dom Pedro I declares Brazil independent and is crowned emperor -
War Begins
War breaks out between Argentina and Brazil; Uruguay is created as a neutral area between the two countries. -
Rebellion sweep through the empire
Rebellions sweep through the empire for a decade. -
Illegal to Import African Slaves
It becomes illegal to import African slaves. -
Children Are Declared Free
Children born of slave mothers are declared free. -
All Slavery Abolished
All slavery is abolished, but freed slaves cannot easily find land for themselves. -
War Ends
Military leaders overthrow Dom Pedro II and declare the end of theRebellion monarchy on 15 November; Brazil is made a public Rebellion in São Paulo leads to civil war. -
First Civilian President Takes Office
The first civilian president takes office. -
First Competitive Soccer Game
The first competitive soccer game is played in Brazil. -
War Declared
Brazil declared war on Grmany in World War I. -
Getulio Vargas President
Military officals made Getulio Vargas President. -
War Once Again Declared
Brazil declared war on the Axis in World War II. -
Member of the United Nations
Brazil joins the United Nations. -
New Constitution
A new constitution restores individual rights. -
New Capital
Brazil moved its capital from Riode Janeiro to the newly built city of Brasilia. -
Military Control
Military leaders take control of the government. -
Earnings from exports
Manufacted products, for the first time, earned more income from exports than did agricultural products. -
Return to Civil Rule
Brazil's governmeny returns to civilian rule. -
Citizen's Rights Expanded
The Constituent Assembly promulgates the new constitution of Brazil, which expands citizen's rights. -
Direct Election for President
Fernando Collor de Mello is elected in the first direct elections for president since 1960. -
Collor de Mello Reingns
Collor de Mello is impeached and resigns. -
Brazil`s 500th Anniversary
Brazil celebrates its 500th anniversary. -
World Cup
Brazilians celebrate the country’s fifth World Cup championship -
Silva Elected President
Luz Inacio Lula de Silva takes office as President of the Republic -
First Rocket into Space
Brazil successfully launches its first rocket into space. -
Oil Company
Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras, announces the discovery of a huge new offshore oil field that could turn the country into a major oil producer .
