Brazil Avoided a Violent Transition from Colony to Nation Because

Multiple Choice

Brazil avoided a violent transition from colony to nation because

A) the plantation slaves, although numerous, were prevented from fighting.
B) the colonial Brazilians had plenty of experience with self-governance.
C) Brazil, by choice, operated as a constitutional monarchy for much of the 19th century.
D) the Brazilian criollos were more interested in fiestas than in politics.
E) the British intervened and stopped the budding revolution.