Brazil+1+(Period+3)

Latin America Independence
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 * **Key Events** || Portuguese royal government moved to Brazil when Portugal is invaded by French army in 1807.(Kristin N) Great Britain liberates Portugal from France in 1811. (Eric B) Unsuccessful rebellions by native Brazilians against Portuguese settlers in 1817. (Eric B) King and Queen leave Brazil on April 25, 1821. (Eric B) ||
 * **Napoleon Effect?** || Napoleon was soon to invade portugal which would threaten the crown so they moved to brazil for their safety.(Jason D) ||
 * **Social/Ethnic Group Leaders** || Portuguese officials led movement.(Kristin N) ||
 * **Primary Leaders**? || Monarch- Queen Maria I was mentally ill, so her son, Don João, ruled as regent.(Kristin N) ||
 * **Role of Armed Conflict** || French army invaded Portugal. British commanded Portuguese army.(Kristin N) King Jaoa regarded the area East bank of Rio de la plata as true boundary of brazil, brought veteran troops from portugal to seize montevideo and wage a wearing campaign(kelly m) ||
 * **Liberal Reforms?** || When the Portugues crown moved to Brazil, the Brazilian elites saw they could have political change without social disruption, however, now the monarch was close enough to watch their affairs(kelly m) ||