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September 7th 1822, Brazil claimed their Independence from Portugal.Pedro became the Emperor of Brazil and forced Portuguese forces to leave Brazil.

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Brazil's Independence Day - Sete de Setembro : 7th September - CalendarLabs

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Brazilians did not have to fight much for freedom, they won it from their parent country, Portugal. On 7th September 1822, Prince Pedro, son of Portugal's king, stood near Brazil's Ipiranga River and made an announcement of independence. He tore the Portuguese symbol from his uniform and declared, "By my blood, by my honor, and by God: I will make Brazil free."

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Portuguese colonist brought their langue to Brazil. They established large sugarcane plantations. Portuguese started expanding their culture and land.

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Modern World History Project - Independence of Brazil

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Hidalgo's army fought for Independence from the Spanish. It wasn't till 1821 when Independence day was official.

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Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is a Mexican holiday to celebrate the "cry of independence" on September 16, 1810, which started a revolt against the Spaniards. It follows from the day of the Cry of Dolores (El Grito de Dolores), on September 15.

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The church controlled time, and controlled the work days.The king of Portugal when returning from Brazil left his son Prince Pedro.The uprising began with a renegade priest named Padre Hidalgo.

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Latin American Revolutions: Crash Course World History #31