It faced an uprising known as the "war of the tatters" in the 1830's.
A coup in this country was supported by the U.S. in "Operation Brother Sam." It faced an uprising known as the "war of the tatters" in the 1830's. One of this country's leaders wrote a note reading "Serenely, I take my first step on the road to eternity" before shooting himself in his mansion. This modern day country was opposed by the Thirty-Three Orientals during the Cisplatine War. In 1888, it passed the "Lei Aurea" or (*) "Golden Law" to abolish slavery. It was the only South American country to send troops into World War II. Under Getulio Vargas, this country had a dictatorial government known as the "Estado Novo," while it was previously ruled by two emperors named Pedro. For 10 points, name this South American country which became independent from Portugal in 1822.
A coup in this country was supported by the U.S. in "Operation Brother Sam."
Federative Republic of Brazil