The document discusses the history of Portugal's colonial empire. Portugal united with Brazil in the early 19th century to form the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. As a transcontinental empire with colonies in Brazil, Africa, and Asia, Portugal had a strong economy based on trade and natural resources. At its peak, Portugal's vast colonial possessions made it one of the most powerful nations in the world.

1. Frances Lacsamana

2.  Portuguese King JohnVI united Portugal,
Brazil and Algraves as a single State by the
title of The United Kingdom of Portugal,
Brazil and the Algraves.
 The economy of Portugal was centered in
trade and raw materials related activities
within its vast colonial possessions.
 As a transcontinental empire with plenty of
natural resources and vast exploited areas,
it was among the most powerful nations in
the world.

3.  1500 Pedro Cabral discovered brazil and
claimed it for Portugal en route to India.
 The Portuguese empire held domination over
commerce in the Indian Ocean and South
Atlantic.