QUESTION #1
Based on the reading below, what event led to Spain's colonies in the America's
wanting independence and what did that struggle for independence look like?
The Spanish monarch was temporarily captured which caused Spain’s colonies to be on
their own. The colonists took the opportunity and started to revolt against the signs of
Spanish power. On the other hand, there was also many physical battles.
QUESTION #2
Based on the reading below, what was the most important factor that led to John
VI declaring that Brazil would become its own kingdom instead of a colony?
The most important factor that led to John VI declaring that Brazil would be independent
is that he stayed there for 13 years and became very attached, he saw this as a
opportunity to declare it as its own independent kingdom.
QUESTION #3
Based on the reading below, what led to Brazil becoming an independent
country?
The event that led to Brazil becoming an independent country is when Pedro realized
the people wanted independence but was not revolting. He then betrayed his father and
said he would stay in Brazil and stated that they would become a independent country.