How Did Brazil Avoid a Violent Transition from Colony to Nation

question 41

Multiple Choice

How did Brazil avoid a violent transition from colony to nation?

• 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 constructional monarchy for much of the 19th century.
• D)The Brazilian criollos were more interested in fiestas than in politics.
• E)The British intervened and stopped the budding revolution.

Recognize the influence of Enlightenment ideas on political pamphlets and theories.

Discuss the economic theories and practices of the 18th century, including the effects of speculation and national debt.

Understand the administrative and political reforms within European nations and their empires.

Describe the changes in warfare and military tactics during the 18th century.

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Water Transport

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