This nation sent forces to its state of Mato Grosso to combat invaders and benefitted from the talents of the Duke of Caxias [CAH-she-es] when it fought with Argentina and Uruguay against Paraguay in a Triple Alliance.
One emperor from this country delivered the "Cry of Ipiranga" speech. This nation's final emperor freed slaves via the Golden Law, which was signed in absentia by his daughter Isabel. This nation sent forces to its state of Mato Grosso to combat invaders and benefitted from the talents of the Duke of Caxias [CAH-she-es] when it fought with Argentina and Uruguay against Paraguay in a Triple Alliance. For 10 points, name this nation whose last emperor, Pedro II, ruled from Rio de Janeiro, and which more recently has had a capital constructed at Brasilia.
One emperor from this country delivered the "Cry of Ipiranga" speech.
Federative Republic of {Brazil} [or República Federativa do {Brasil}]