USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -“Following 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -BRASILIA, Aug 22 (Reuters)-The heart of Portuguese monarch Dom Pedro I, who declared Brazilian independence from Portugal 200 years ago and was named “emperor” of Brazil, arrived from Portugal on Monday and will be put on display as part of independence anniversary celebrations.

Detailed explanation-3: -King João returned to Portugal in April 1821, leaving behind his son and heir, Prince Dom Pedro, to rule Brazil as his regent. On September 7, 1822, Prince Dom Pedro declared Brazil’s independence from Portugal, founding the Empire of Brazil, which led to a two-year war of independence.

Detailed explanation-4: -The people of Brazil rebelled because people in the Portuguese parliament were outraged, Napoleon’s invasion caused an era of political and social unrest in the Iberian peninsula, and they wanted to end colonial rule through mercantilism. Dom Pedro I was left in charge of Brazil after King John XI returned to Portugal.

Detailed explanation-5: -Brazil was under Portuguese control for several centuries. It gained independence from the Portuguese in 1822.