Question

question 1 of 10 how did pedro i influence the portuguese colony of brazil? a. he divided brazil into french and spanish regions. b. he put down a brazilian uprising against colonial rule. c. he declared brazil independent from portugal. d. he turned the colony over to napoleon to prevent an invasion.

Explanation:

Pedro I, as the Portuguese royal figure in Brazil, issued the declaration of Brazilian independence from Portugal in 1822, becoming the first emperor of independent Brazil. Options A, B, and D are historically inaccurate: Brazil was not split into French/Spanish regions under him, he supported rather than suppressed pro-independence sentiment, and he did not cede Brazil to Napoleon.

Answer:

C. He declared Brazil independent from Portugal.