Who declared Brazil's independence from Portugal on 7 September 1822?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Dom Pedro I, who later became the first emperor of Brazil
- Step 1: In 1822 the prince regent was in São Paulo, near the Ipiranga stream. Step 2. He proclaimed independence and was crowned emperor in December. Answer: Dom Pedro I. Why not the others: Dom João VI was his father and Deodoro belongs to 1889.
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