Dom Pedro's abdication as emperor of Brazil was precipitated by
A) the costly and fruitless war with Argentina over Uruguay.
B) his favoritism to the Portuguese courtiers in his court.
C) his involvement in Portuguese politics.
D) the French Revolution of 1830.
D
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