Brazil Avoided a Violent Transition from Colony to Nation Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

Brazil avoided a violent transition from colony to nation because

• A)the plantation slaves, although numerous, were prevented from fighting.
• B)the colonial Brazilians had plenty of experience with self-governance.
• C)Brazil, by choice, operated as a constitutional monarchy for much of the 19^th century.
• D)the Brazilian criollos were more interested in fiestas than in politics.
• E)the British intervened and stopped the budding revolution.

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