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KidZone History: Brazil

Independence

View of the Amazon River from above

Photographed by Rodrigo Kugnharski on Unsplash

Brazil remained a Portuguese colony for many years but the beginning of independence came in the early 1800's. Fearing Napoleon Bonaparte's reign of terror from France, the Portuguese king fled into hiding in Brazil. Eventually he returned to Europe in 1820 leaving his son, Pedro as regent in Brazil. Pedro had his own plans and in 1822 declared Brazil as an independent country, crowning himself Emperor Pedro I.

Pedro I reigned for only 9 years and due to pressure from Brazilian parliament, abdicated in 1831. This left his five year old son Pedro II on the throne. In 1840, after many corrupt regents, Pedro II was finally declared emperor at the age of 14. Across his rule discontent built towards the monarchy and eventually he was overthrown in 1889.

Leanne Guenther

About the Artist/Author:

Hello! I'm Leanne, the creative mind behind KidZone.ws. I love nothing more than enjoying a warm cup of tea and a quiet day with a good friend. Here’s a bit more about me:

Things I Love:

Writing for Kids: My happy place is creating engaging content that sparks curiosity and joy in young minds.
Early Childhood Education: I absolutely adore those early, eager-to-learn years with kids. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious!
History: Exploring the past helps me understand the present and dream about the future.

Things I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With:

Technology: I love how it connects us and makes things easier, but why does it have to change so quickly?
Trivia Nights: I'm your go-to person for fun facts, yet somehow, I always end up in second or third place. Frustrating!
Gardening: I like to think I have a green thumb, but it has a few brown speckles. My plants and I are working on it.
Animals: I adore my pets and they bring me so much joy, but oh, the chores! Why can’t they clean up after themselves?

I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.

I know that while the educational content on KidZone.ws is largely for kids, many of you visiting the site are educators and caregivers. I’ve tried to share some interesting trivia tidbits and fun facts to make your visit enjoyable too. Happy learning!