The Event That Precipitated the Declaration of Brazil's Independence Was

question 15

Multiple Choice

The event that precipitated the declaration of Brazil's independence was the

• A) French invasion of Portugal.
• B) Strangford Treaty of 1810.
• C) flight of the Portuguese court to Rio de Janeiro.
• D) refusal of Dom Pedro to obey the order of the Cortés that he return to Portugal.

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