following its independence, brazil first became a\nmonarchy.\nrepublic.\ndemocracy.\ntheocracy.

following its independence, brazil first became a\nmonarchy.\nrepublic.\ndemocracy.\ntheocracy.
Answer
Answer:
A. monarchy.
Brief Explanations:
After gaining independence in 1822, Brazil became the Empire of Brazil, a monarchy under Emperor Pedro I and later his son Pedro II.