Question

following its independence, brazil first became a
monarchy.
republic.
democracy.
theocracy.

Explanation:

After Brazil gained independence in 1822, it established the Empire of Brazil, a monarchy ruled by the Portuguese royal family (Pedro I initially). It became a republic later (in 1889). A democracy in the modern sense developed over time, and Brazil was never a theocracy. So the first form of government after independence was a monarchy.

Answer:

A. monarchy.