Brazil & Southern S. America

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Who led the rebellion against the Spanish in Peru in 1780?

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Tupac Amaru II and his wife Michaela Bastidas.

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Which country claimed Brazil in the Treaty of Tordesillas?

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Portugal.

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What was Brazil known for in terms of slavery?

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It was one of the largest and most brutal slave colonies in the Western Hemisphere.

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He reigned from 1816-1826 during a time of persistent problems for Portugal.

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Who was King John VI of Portugal?

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What significant event happened in Brazil in 1822?

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Pedro I declared Brazil an independent kingdom.

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When did Brazil abolish the slave trade?

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In 1888, as the last country to do so.

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What was the 'Viceroyalty del Rio de la Plata'?

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A merger of all the southern colonies in 1776.

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A Creole who was educated in Spain and led revolutionary efforts in South America.

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Who was Jose de San Martin?

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What was the 'Army of the North'?

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An army built by San Martin from 1814-1817 to push the Spanish to the base of the Andes Mts.

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What happened in 1818 under San Martin's leadership?

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San Martin invaded Chile, leading to Chile and Argentina declaring independence.