The Portuguese began to show much more interest in Brazil after
A. the establishment of profitable sugar plantations.
B. the English victory over the Spanish Armada.
C. brazil wood became a major cash crop.
D. the discovery of rich gold and silver mines.
E. a Spanish military loss to France removed Spain as a serious rival for control of Brazil.
Answer: A
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