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leo leo

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Duarte Coelho, one of Brazil's most successful donatories,
 
  A) donated large sums of money to the Catholic Church.
  B) received donations to the Crown from quitrents paid by loyal Brazilian landlords.
  C) governed the captaincy of Pernambuco and profited handsomely from its sugar industry.
  D) defeated the Dutch challenge to Portuguese sovereignty in Brazil and reconquered Palmares.

Question 2

Jos da Silva Xavier (Tiradentes) is identified with
 
  A) the beginnings of the Enlightenment in Brazil.
  B) a conspiracy to revolt and establish a republic in Brazil.
  C) the first movement for the abolition of slavery in Brazil.
  D) a program for the industrialization of Brazil.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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