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AP US History

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Which of the following was Portugal’s principal colony in Latin America?

Brazil
Chile
Belize
Ecuador

Explanation

Answer - A - Brazil was Portugal’s principal colony in Latin America.

Key Takeaway: Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest and only Portuguese-speaking country in South America. Brazil was a Portuguese colony from the landing of Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500 until 1815, when it became a united kingdom with Portugal. In 1822, the country became independent as the Brazilian Empire, but has been a republic since 1889.

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