While the United States did have a significant presence in the Caribbean, its focus was primarily on protecting its own interests and securing strategic locations, rather than directly annexing territories. The interventions in Haiti and Santo Domingo were primarily driven by concerns over political stability and the protection of American citizens and economic interests.
Marshal Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duque de Caxias , was born on August 25, 1803, in Porto Estrela, Rio de Janeiro and died on May 7, 1880, in Valença (RJ). Career military, he acted in practically all the conflicts that happened in Brazil in the 19th century. He participated in the wars of indepe
The Brazilian participation in the Second World War began on September 16, 1944, lasted seven months and aimed to liberate Italy. Brazil in World War II Brazil entered World War II after giving in to pressure from the US government to end the period of neutrality adopted by President Getúlio Vargas
The coming of the Portuguese royal family to Brazil took place on November 29, 1807 and the delegation arrived in Salvador (BA), on January 22, 1808. The refuge in Brazil was a ploy by the Prince Regent, D. João, to ensure that Portugal remained independent when it was threatened with invasion by
The End the African Slave Trade was motivated by economic, humanitarian and religious reasons. Throughout the 19th century, several European nations banned the slave trade and abolished slavery in their colonies due to a change in mentality and in the way of production. Abstract With the consolida