How did the independence of Brazil differ significantly from the revolutions in Spanish-speaking Latin America?
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Correct answer: It was a peaceful transition under the Portuguese prince
When the Portuguese royal family returned to Europe after the Napoleonic Wars, Prince Pedro remained in Brazil. In 1822, he declared Brazil's independence from Portugal and became its first emperor, avoiding the widespread violence seen in Spanish colonies.
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