Brazil Gains Independence From Portugal - African American Registry

*On this date in 1822, Brazil gained Independence from Portugal.   This episode comprised a series of political and military events from 1821–1824 involving disputes between Brazil and Portugal regarding the call for independence presented by the Brazilian Empire.  Brazil was the first destination for building Portugal’s 15th-century slavery empire from Africa.   There are more Brazilians of African descent than in any other country […]

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