Brazil’s road to independence was different from that of its Latin American neighbours in that

A. the battles with Portugal were much bloodier.

B. Brazil sought independence from France and Portugal.

C. criollos signed a petition and asked the king’s son, Don Pedro, to rule.

D. criollos killed the Portuguese king and appointed Don Pedro in his place.

Answer

The correct answer is C. Criollos signed a petition and asked the king’s son, Don Pedro, to rule.

Explanation:

Brazil's path to independence from Portugal was indeed distinct from many other Latin American countries. While many countries in the region experienced violent revolutions and power struggles involving significant bloodshed, Brazil's journey was relatively peaceful and was characterized by a more gradual transition to independence.

Thus, the transition to independence in Brazil was largely facilitated by the actions of the criollos and did not involve the kind of violent overthrow that characterized many other nations’ independence movements in Latin America.