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Jan 1, 1500
Brazil is discovered/communities develop
The earliest settlement and population of Brazil was coprised of agricultural people who learned how to grow crops and cultivate the land, and also included the semi-nomadic people who were continually moving to feed their group of people. Brazil was discovered by Pedro Alvares Cabral. Lambert, T. (n.d.) A BRIEF HISTORY OF BRAZIL. Retrieved July 5, 2015. -
Jan 1, 1553
Smallpox Outbreak
The Portugese people who discovered the Indian tribes living along the banks of the rivers, brought many deadly diseases with them, including smallpox which wiped out many of the tribes. www.brazil.org.za/history.html -
Enslaved Africans
From 1600 to 1850, four and a half million enslaved Africans were taken to Brazil. History of Slavery and Abolition in Brazil - Exodus Cry. (2013, August 30). Retrieved July 14, 2015. -
Dutch invade Brazil
The Dutch Desire Brazilian occupancy and domination and choose this year to invade the counry, now occupied by the Portugues. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Portugues Claim Ownership of Brazil
The Dutch are finally dirven from Brazil by the Portuguese, who once again claim ownership. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Portugal Signs Treaty
Portugal signs a treaty with fellow European nation Spain, which effectively fixes areas of rule in teh continent of South America. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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1,000,000 Europeans
By this time the population of Brazil reaches the 1,000,000 mark! Lambert, T. (n.d.) A BRIEF HISTORY OF BRAZIL. Retrieved July 5, 2015. -
Brazil Breaks Ties with Portugal
Brazil breaks ties with Portugal, finally annoucing its independence. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Slavery is Aboloshed
Slavery is finally abolished this year. Many Africans were exported to Brazil to become slaves in Brazil. It was not until 1888 that slavery was finally abolished in Brazil. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Brazil becomes a Republic
Brazil proudly announces itself a Repbulic. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Brazil declares war on Germany
Brazil declares war on Germany in the First World War. ]BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Getulio Vargas is elected the President of Brazil
Getulio Vargas is elected teh President of Brazil by military officals. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Brazil declares war on the Azis
Brazil declares war on the Axis in the Second World War. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Vargas is overthrown
Vargas is overthrown in a military coup. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Brazil becomes a member of the United Nations Organization
Brazil becomes a member of the United Nations Organization. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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A New Constitution
A new Constituiton is implemented in the country, which restores the rights of individuals. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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World Cup Champs
Brazil is crowned world champions in soccer at the World Cup for the first time! BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Capital City
The capital city is moved from Rio de Janeiro to the new city of Brasilia. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Brazil crowned World Champions
Brazil is crowned world champions in soccer at the World Cup for the second time. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Military Leaders take Control
For a time, military leaders take control of the Brazilian government. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Brazil crowned World Cup Champs
Brzil is crowned world champions in soccer for the third time. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Brazil's government returned to civilian rule
Brazil's government is finally returned to civilian rule. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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The Constituent Assembly
THe Constituent Assembly ensures a wide distribution and consciousness of the new constitution of Brazil, which gives its citizens more individual rights. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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World Summit Day
Rio de Janeiro hosts more than 100 World Leaders for the first International World Summit Day. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Brazil becomes World Champs
Brazil is crowned World Champions in soccer for the fourth time! BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Fernando Collor de Melio
Fernando Collor de Melio is elected as president in the first direct eletions since 1960. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Fernando Henrique Cardoso becomes Brazil's President BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Brazil become World Champs Again
Brazil becomes world champs in soccer for the fourth time! BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva
Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva becomes President BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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Dilma Rousseff
Dilma Rousseff becomes Brazil's first woman's Presient. BRAZIL. (n.d.). Retrieved August 5, 2015.
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