 Complete the following phrase:  In 1808, the Portuguese Royal Family arrived in Brazil, settling in Rio de Janeiro. The Hispanic-American colonies became easy prey, as they were engulfed in turmoil and beset by wars of independence against Spain. In 1811 Prince Regent Dom João later King Dom João VI ordered the invasion of the Banda Oriental Eastern Bank, which bordered Rio Grande do Sul. Joãos attempt at conquering the entire region met with failure. He launched 