Portuguese colonization started in the early 16th century with trade posts established along the Eastern Coast of South America in Modern day Brazil. Following the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494, the Portuguese received Brazil. Brazil would prove to be a very lucrative colony for the Portuguese and would remain in their control until 1822 when it received its independence under King Pedro II of Brazil. As the only and primary colony of Portugal, Brazil produced ample amounts of Gold, Timber, Sugar and other tropical products highly sought after in Europe. When Napoleon moved into Portugal in 1808, the Portuguese court was moved to Rio de Janero making it the new center of the Empire. This lasted until the Congress of Vienna where Brazil was elevated to United Kingdom status with Portugal. It's citizens rallied behind the Prince of Portugal who stayed in Brazil and seceded from the Union in 1822, ending Portugese influence in the New World.
