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What year did Brazil gain its independence from Portugal?
1822
Who was the prince that declared Brazil’s independence?
Dom Pedro I
True or False: Brazil’s independence was achieved without any military conflict.
False
Fill in the blank: The declaration of independence in Brazil is often referred to as the ________ of September 7th.
Cry
What was the main reason for Brazil’s desire for independence?
Desire for autonomy and dissatisfaction with Portuguese rule
Multiple Choice: Which event directly led to the independence of Brazil?
Dom Pedro’s declaration of independence
Who was the first Emperor of Brazil after independence?
Dom Pedro I
What was the role of the Portuguese court in Brazil’s independence?
The court’s relocation to Brazil in 1808 increased demands for autonomy.
True or False: Brazil’s independence was recognized immediately by Portugal.
False
What major event in Europe influenced Brazil’s independence?
The Napoleonic Wars
Fill in the blank: The ________ of 1824 established Brazil as a constitutional monarchy.
Constitution
What was one consequence of Brazil’s independence?
The end of colonial rule and the establishment of a sovereign nation.
Who were the key figures opposing Dom Pedro I during the independence process?
Portuguese loyalists and some local elites
Multiple Choice: What was the primary document that legitimized Brazil’s independence?
The Imperial Constitution of 1824
True or False: Brazil became a republic immediately after gaining independence.
False
What date is celebrated as Brazil’s Independence Day?
September 7
What was the reaction of the local population to the independence declaration?
Mixed reactions, with some supporting and others opposing.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Revolution influenced Brazil’s independence movement.
American
What was one economic factor that contributed to Brazil’s push for independence?
Desire for control over trade and resources.
What was the significance of the ‘Grito do Ipiranga’?
It marked the moment of Brazil’s declaration of independence.
Who was the regent of Brazil before Dom Pedro I declared independence?
Dom Pedro IV
True or False: Brazil’s independence was recognized by other nations quickly.
False
What did the Treaty of Rio de Janeiro (1825) accomplish?
It recognized Brazil’s independence by Portugal.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of Brazil’s independence?
Immediate establishment of a republican government
