The Bourbon and Pombaline Reforms Were Implemented to

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Bourbon and Pombaline reforms were implemented to

• A) increase taxes.
• B) give the locals important administration offices.
• C) loosen military control over the colonies.
• D) increase investments to revamp the mining business.

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