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Important historical dates are also listed in [[Brazil Historical Geography]], [[Brazil Military Records]], and [[Brazil Slavery and Bondage]]. Besides the above, following are some key dates and events in Brazil’s history: | Important historical dates are also listed in [[Brazil Historical Geography]], [[Brazil Military Records]], and [[Brazil Slavery and Bondage]]. Besides the above, following are some key dates and events in Brazil’s history: | ||
'''1494''' The Treaty of Tordesillas allowed the Portuguese to claim all the territory east of a north-south line 370 leagues west of the | '''1494''' The Treaty of Tordesillas allowed the Portuguese to claim all the territory east of a north-south line 370 leagues west of the Cabo Verde Islands. | ||
'''1500''' Pedro Alvares Cabral claimed Brazil for Portugal. | '''1500''' Pedro Alvares Cabral claimed Brazil for Portugal. | ||
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