How did Brazil differ from other areas in Latin America after gaining independence?
A) It remained unified while other large areas split into more than one country.
B) It gave up on independence after a few years and rejoined Portugal.
C) It made trade agreements with Britain and the United States, which boosted prosperity.
D) It abolished slavery and carried out a deep, radical social revolution.
E) It embraced the values of the Enlightenment and created a strong republican government.
Answer: A
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