Why Did King Pedro Separate Brazil from Portuguese Rule and Declare

Multiple Choice

Why did King Pedro separate Brazil from Portuguese rule and declare Brazil to be a constitutional monarchy?

A) He did not want Brazil to fall under Napoleon's control.
B) He feared an uprising among the local elites.
C) Only a monarchy could organize a strong army to protect Brazil from invasion by Simon Bolívar.
D) There was a rebellion among Amerindians in the Amazon region, but Portugal refused to send troops.