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The Federative Republic of Brazil claimed independence from Portugal in 1822.Specifically, September 7, 1822 is the date that Brazilians celebrate as their independence from Portugal. Dom Pedro [October 12, 1798-September 24, 1834] supported Brazilians in their claim. In return, he was crowned as independent Brazil's first emperor on December 1, 1822.But Dom Pedro I did so in opposition to his father, Portugal's King Dom João VI [May 13, 1767-March 10, 1826]. In fact, Portugal continued to fight until final surrender on March 8, 1824. Portugal finally recognized Brazilian independence on November 25, 1825.September 7th is the day that Brazilians celebrate as Independence Day.
It was the patriots who declared independence. They were claiming independence from the British Empire to form their own system of government.
The Declaration of Independence is what was declared in 1776 in which the US declared its independence from Great Britain and its tyrannical king.
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1776 was the year we declared independence