A painting of a notable event for this cause was controversial for its striking resemblance to the painting 1807, Friedland by Ernest Meissonier.
A painting of a notable event for this cause was controversial for its striking resemblance to the painting 1807, Friedland by Ernest Meissonier. It's not related to Chile or Peru, but the British admiral Thomas Cochrane commanded a navy fighting for this cause and led it to victory at the Battle of 4 May. A major event for this cause involved the removal of symbolic blue and white armbands and happened when and where it did because of a letter sent by Maria Leopoldina. This cause was opposed by Jorge Avilez's namesake rebellion, which was defeated after his forces were surrounded on Mt. Castelo. The (*) Duke of Caxias began his military career fighting for this cause and participated in the capture of Salvador, the capital of Bahia. Famously declared by Dom Pedro I during the Cry of Ipiranga, for 10 points, identify this cause that created South America's largest country.
A painting of a notable event for this cause was controversial for its striking resemblance to the painting 1807, Friedland by Ernest Meissonier.
Brazilian independence (accept equivalents)