Timeline

1810-1825 - Spanish territories that are on American mainland gain their sovereignty from Spain.

1822- Brazil is a colony of Portugal until

1865-1870 - The war of the Triple Alliance pits Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay against Paraguay.

1886- Slavery is abolished in Cuba.

1888- Slavery is abolished in Brazil.

1898 - The Spanish-American war is being fought. Cuba and Puerto Rico are ceded to the United States.