In commemoration of Brazil’s Independence Day, the English-language account BrazilGovNews has posted a series of tweets giving the story behind Brazil’s independence, with some pretty great graphics. Because we here at the Best of Brazil Blog see it as our mission to inform people about Brazil’s culture and history, we are reproducing them here.
Know the moments that led to the #BrazilianIndependence – More than 300 years after Brazil was claimed for Portugal on the arrival of the fleet commanded by Pedro Álvares Cabral, the Portuguese Royal Family decided to move to its colony. #September7th pic.twitter.com/3ov3hdHriv
— Brazil Gov News (@BrazilGovNews) September 7, 2018
As a reward for the protection offered, England demanded that Brazil opened its ports. Trade relations with friendly nations allowed Brazil to begin to emancipate economically from Portugal. As a result, the country was elevated to the category of administrative headquarters. pic.twitter.com/vahVqN0WX9
— Brazil Gov News (@BrazilGovNews) September 7, 2018
Revolutions were key to free Brazil. With the Pernambucan Revolt – unfolded by the indignation with high taxes, hunger of the population and luxury of the court – the request for the proclamation of the republic became stronger. pic.twitter.com/tOwduRUe9q
— Brazil Gov News (@BrazilGovNews) September 7, 2018
Later, due to the Liberal Revolution, in Portugal, John VI and the court had to return to their country and Pedro 1st of Brazil assumed the Brazilian government.
— Brazil Gov News (@BrazilGovNews) September 7, 2018
Royalty has pretty huge names, right? Pedro 1st of Brazil, known for being key in the Independence, had 18 names. Still, he was only called by his first name as usual. #Curiosity #BrazilianIndependence pic.twitter.com/dVQtvKexMF
— Brazil Gov News (@BrazilGovNews) September 7, 2018
Also known as the Cry of Ipiranga, this painting is the main artwork for the Brazilian independence. It holds great symbolism of the date and was painted by Pedro Américo in 1888. The art piece can be found at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro. #Curiosity pic.twitter.com/6MoF3hlz7J
— Brazil Gov News (@BrazilGovNews) September 7, 2018
When Maria Leopoldina was princess regent, she presided over the meeting that deliberated for the independence of Brazil. Then, in a letter to Dom Pedro I – her husband – she wrote: "The apple is ripe, harvest it now, or else it will rot." #Curiosity #BrazilianIndependence pic.twitter.com/gQ01Aan3fO
— Brazil Gov News (@BrazilGovNews) September 7, 2018
The fall of the monarchy in Brazil completes 129 years this month. The rise of the Republic was inspired by other countries that had already achieved independence. However, Brazil’s independence has some particularities, such as the day in which it occurred 1822: a Saturday! pic.twitter.com/wrkKrt9Irq
— Brazil Gov News (@BrazilGovNews) September 7, 2018
The celebration of the Independence holiday in Brazil is something to keep an eye on. Several military personnel and students from Brazilian schools meet in the capitals and other cities of the country to show the Brazilian Pride. pic.twitter.com/NC3WMizcN6
— Brazil Gov News (@BrazilGovNews) September 6, 2018
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