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“Risorgimento” redirects here. For the 2011 opera by Lorenzo Ferrero, see Risorgimento! For the newspaper established by Camillo Cavour, see Il Risorgimento (newspaper).

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Brazil Gains Independence From Portugal

*On this date in 1822, Brazil gained Independence from Portugal.

This episode comprised a series of political and military events that occurred from 1821-1824, involving disputes between Brazil and Portugal regarding the call for independence presented by the Brazilian Empire. Brazil was the first destination in building Portugal's 15 th century slavery empire from Africa.

There are more Brazilians of African descent than in any other country in the world outside of the African continent. Independence is celebrated on the anniversary of the date in 1822 that prince regent Dom Pedro declared Brazil's independence from the former United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and Algarve's.

Formal recognition came with a treaty three years later, signed by both the new Empire of Brazil and the Kingdom of Portugal in late 1825.

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On this date in 1822, Brazil gained Independence from Portugal. This episode comprised a series of political and military events that occurred from 1821-1824, involving disputes between Brazil and Portugal regarding the call for independence presented by the Brazilian Empire. Brazil was the first destination in building Portugal's 15th century slavery empire from Africa.

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Decorations used to celebrate Chilean Independence Day, The Fiestas Patrias Commemoration.

The Republic of Chile first declared its independence from Spain on September 18, 1810. However, throughout this time they were still loyal, albeit theoretically, to the King of Spain, Ferdinand VII, during a period when France had also taken over Spain. The official proclamation of independence took place on February 12, 1818 while there were still pockets of the Chilean War of Independence. Before declaring self-rule, Spain ruled Chile through a Governor. C

The movement for Chilean independence was inspired by the US, who had declared their independence, the Argentine independence movement, the agitation for self-rule by European colonies throughout the world, and the fact that France had invaded Spain. Chile's declaration of independence led to over a decade of violence that eventually ended in 1826.

Spanish Rule

Ferdinand Magellan became the first European to set foot in modern-day Chile in 1520. The next Europeans entered through Peru in 1535 in search of gold. In 1540, a serious conquest of Chile began and by 1541, the Spaniards founded Santiago. Although Spain did not find the silver and gold minerals they were after, the agricultural potential of Chile was enough for them to make Chile part of their empire. The conquest of Chile was a gradual process because the native communities revolted time and again until 1683 when Spain abolished slavery but the relationship between them remained stained. During the time, Spain also had to put a standing army to prevent encroachment by its European enemies like Britain and the Netherlands. By 1808, the Governor, Francisco Antonio García Carrasco, found himself in a smuggling and corruption scandal that Spain did not handle well, leading to the governor losing the moral authority and therefore fueling the desire for self-rule. After the 1810 declaration, the Chilean War of Independence broke out in search of economic and political independence. In 1821, José de San Martín defeated forces loyal to Spain and in 1826, the last Spanish troops surrendered.

The Fiestas Patrias Commemoration

TheFiestas Patrias is an annual holiday celebrated over two days to mark Chile's independence. The holiday has other local names like El Dieciocho (The Eighteenth) and the Native Lands Holiday. On the first day, September 18, people mark the 1810 First Governing Body declaration which initiated and facilitated the independence energy. This day is also the day that Chile had the First Government Meeting. September 19 is the second day of the holiday and it also called the "Day of the Glories of the Army." This holiday doubles up as the spring festival because it happens close to the Southern Hemisphere's spring equinox. The celebrations include a show of the country's culture, religion, and military and civil parades. Activities include eating, drinking, dancing, and flying kites among others. During the two days, public buildings and places must fly the Chilean flag either from a white flag post or storefront.

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When Did Chile Gain Independence From Spain?

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The Republic of Chile first declared its independence from Spain on September 18, 1810. However, throughout this time they were still loyal, albeit theoretically, to the King of Spain, Ferdinand VII, during a period when France had also taken over Spain.

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Brazilian Independence | 3 Minute History

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the italian peninsula was divided among a lot of independent states, until Napoleon came along. he created the kingdom of italy, but got defeated and it went back to independent states. But Europe in Milan and Venice rose up against the Austrians and fought for independence. French troops were sent to Rome to reinstate the pope, and they remained in the city for a while. This led to the unification movement.

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the italian peninsula was divided among a lot of independent states, until Napoleon came along. he created the kingdom of italy, but got defeated and it went back to independent states. But Europe in Milan and Venice rose up against the Austrians and fought for independence. French troops were sent to Rome to reinstate the pope, and they remained in the city for a while. This led to the unification movement.

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On July 14, 1789, an outraged group of Parisians stormed the Bastille, a fortress and prison in France where prisoners of influence were held, in hopes of capturing ammunition. The French recognize Bastille Day as the end of the monarchy and beginning of the modern republic.

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On July 14, 1789, an outraged group of Parisians stormed the Bastille, a fortress and prison in France where prisoners of influence were held, in hopes of capturing ammunition. The French recognize Bastille Day as the end of the monarchy and beginning of the modern republic.

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In 1807, at the time of the first invasion of Portugal by Napoleon's forces, the King of Portugal, João VI, fled to Brazil. 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.

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In 1807, at the time of the first invasion of Portugal by Napoleon's forces, the King of Portugal, João VI, fled to Brazil. 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.

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Chile won its formal independence when San Martín defeated the last large Spanish force on Chilean soil at the Battle of Maipú on April 5, 1818. San Martín then led his Argentine and Chilean followers north to liberate Peru and fighting continued in Chile's southern provinces, the bastion of the royalists, until 1826.

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Chile won its formal independence when San Martín defeated the last large Spanish force on Chilean soil at the Battle of Maipú on April 5, 1818. San Martín then led his Argentine and Chilean followers north to liberate Peru and fighting continued in Chile's southern provinces, the bastion of the royalists, until 1826.