In what way did Dom João refuse to side with his British benefactors after he arrived in Brazil?
a) He steadfastly refused to outlaw the slave trade.
b) He refused to permit Brazilians to trade with the British, keeping the old mercantilist policies.
Consider This: How was labor organized in Portuguese colonies? See 8.5: Narrative: The King and the Cariocas.
c) He refused to allow the British to settle anywhere in Rio.
Consider This: How was labor organized in Portuguese colonies? See 8.5: Narrative: The King and the Cariocas.
d) He did not allow the British to use anything but Portuguese escudos to pay for goods.
Consider This: How was labor organized in Portuguese colonies? See 8.5: Narrative: The King and the Cariocas.
a) He steadfastly refused to outlaw the slave trade.
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