History of Brazil - Wikipedia
WEBOn September 7, 1822, prince regent Pedro de Alcântara declared Brazil's independence from Portugal and so the Kingdom of Brazil became the Empire of Brazil. The country became a dictatorial republic in 1889 following a military coup d'état.
Brazil - Colonialism, Independence, Republic | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Europeans explored the Brazilian coastline only after mapping parts of the Caribbean Sea and the northeastern coast of South America; moreover, intensive exploration of Brazil resulted indirectly from Portugal’s efforts …
Brazil | History, Map, Culture, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Brazil, country of South America that occupies half the continent’s landmass. It is the fifth largest country in the world, exceeded in size only by Russia, Canada, China, and the United States, though its area is greater than that of the 48 conterminous U.S. states.
History of Brazil | Britannica
WEBThe following discussion focuses on Brazilian history from the time of European settlement. For a treatment of the country in its regional context, see Latin America, history of. Read More
Brazil - Wikipedia
WEBThe territory of present-day Brazil was inhabited by numerous tribal nations prior to the landing of explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500. Subsequently claimed by the Portuguese Empire, Brazil remained a Portuguese colony until 1808, when the capital of the empire was transferred from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro.
HISTORY OF BRAZIL | Historyworld
WEBAs it turns out, Brazil is the only Latin American country in which there is no need to deter revolutionaries. The colony drifts into independence in almost complete unanimity, and with the minimum of disruption. The catalyst, as elsewhere, is Napoleon 's invasion of the Iberian peninsula.
Brazil - The World Factbook
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Introduction. Background. After more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil gained its independence in 1822, maintaining a monarchical system of government until the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the subsequent proclamation of a republic by the military in 1889.
History of Brazil - Oxford Research Encyclopedias
WEBApr 26, 2021 · History of Brazil. 1910–1945. 1945–1991. Environmental History. International History. Colonialism and Imperialism.
Brazil profile - Timeline - BBC News
WEB1939-45 - Brazil initially declares itself neutral but in 1943 joins Allies in World War II. 1945 - President Vargas ousted in military coup. New constitution returns power to states.
Timeline of Brazilian history - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a timeline of Brazilian history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Brazil and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Brazil .