The US had been allies with France for a long while. The US was also wanting to prevent the spread of Communist influence brought by the Soviet Union.
Brazil gained its independence from Portugal after a military conflicts and political events and discussions that took place between 1821 and 1824. The Brazilian Empire had presented a petition for independence in 1822. The process was leaded by a member of the Portuguese royal family, the regent prince called Dom Pedro, who subsequently became the emperor of the resulting constitutional monarchy, once independence was achieved.
They wanted to take everything they had
Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
They honored many gods and goddesses.