One war saw this country's forces commanded by the Duke of Caxias (CAH-she-us).
One war saw this country's forces commanded by the Duke of Caxias (CAH-she-us). This country's independence was achieved after the "Fico Speech" and the "Cry of Ipiranga" (EE-pih-RAN-guh) by its first emperor. Slavery was gradually abolished in this country; first by the Law of the Free Womb and then by the Golden Law. This country was first discovered by Pedro Cabral. Emperors of this country included Pedro I and Pedro II. For 10 points, name this country colonized by Portugal in South America.
One war saw this country's forces commanded by the Duke of Caxias (CAH-she-us).
Federative Republic of {Brazil} [or Republica Federativa do {Brasil}]