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The Night of the Bottle Fight in this city preceded an 1831 abdication. A 2018 fire in this city destroyed much of a National History museum based out of St. Christopher’s Palace. A 2011 excavation (10[1])uncovered parts of this city’s Valongo Wharf, the largest port for slaves entering the Americas. (-5[1])During the Peninsular War, Maria of Braganza migrated her court to this city. (10[3])Juscelino (10[1])Kubitschek’s (10[1])(“zhoo-seh-LEE-noo koo-bee-SHEK’s”) government moved from this city to a planned one designed by Lucio (10[1])Costa and Oscar Niemeyer. (10[1]-5[1])In 1888, 20,000 people gathered in (10[1])this city to celebrate Princess Isabel (10[1])signing the abolitionist Golden Law. For 10 points, Emperor Pedro II ruled from what former capital of Brazil? ■END■ (0[2])

ANSWER: Rio de Janeiro [prompt on Rio] (The first line refers to Pedro I.)
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Daniel HuangMichigan CMichigan State B3410
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Artem VovchenkoOhio State CMichigan D6210
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UK (South)UK8100%0%73.50
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