The British and the French
Through the years
Important events
100

This is when a French leader invaded Portugal, forcing the royal family to flee their homes.

What is Napolean’s invasion?

100

This happened in Brazil, 1822

What was the transfer of the Portugese Court to Brazil?

100

This is when Brazil gains political importance 

What is “Brazil becomes the Capital”?

200

There was once a time when the British help support the Latin American independence, just to weaken Spain and Portugal.

What happened when British helped the Latin Americans?

200

This happened in the Late 19th century

What was the Spanish American Wars of Independece?
200

Colonies provided raw materials and agricultural products from Portugal’s economy

What is the the Economic dependence on colonies?

300

This is when Great Britain wanted access to Latin American resources and trade

What is Economic Intrests?

300

This was when the Transfer of the Portugese Court to Brazil

What happened in 1808?

300

Portugal built roads, railways, and ports to support resource extraction and trade.

What is the Infrastructure expansion in Africa?

400

This is when Britain recognized Latin American Independance early, encouraging other nations in South America

What is Diplomatic Recognition?

400

This happened in 1890

What was the Pink Map Conflict?

400

The 1910 revolution overthrew the monarchy

What is the Rise of Republicanism in Portugual?

500

This is when our friendly people, the British, have their navy block the Spanish and Portugese ships

What is the Naval Power?

500

This happened in 1884-1885

What is the Beriln Conference?

500

Economic shifts and changing labor needs reduced reliance on the slave trade

What was the Decline of the Slave Trade?

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