An important element in Pombal's effort to reconquer Brazilian markets for Portugal was
A) creation of a large merchant marine fleet.
B) suppression of English smuggling to Brazil.
C) promotion of industry in Brazil.
D) formation of companies with monopolies of trade with particular regions of Brazil.
D
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