Brazil became independent (sep 7, 1822 – sep 7, 1822)

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Brazil became independent from Portugal. Prince Dom Pedro declared Brazil's independence from Portugal. He also founded the Empire of Brazil, which led to a two-year war of independence. Brazil wanted to be independent because of the invasion of Peninsula by Napoleon. http://pares.mcu.es/Bicentenarios/portal/en/independenciaBrasil.html

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-worldhistory/chapter/brazilian-independence/

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