Question

question 5 of 10
how did the arrival of portuguese king john vi benefit the colony of brazil?
a. he reformed the banking system and created a new currency.
b. he transformed brazil into a democracy.
c. he instituted economic reforms that increased international trade.
d. he expanded the country by invading bolivia.

Explanation:

When King John VI of Portugal arrived in Brazil (due to the Napoleonic Wars in Europe), he made several changes. He removed trade restrictions that had been in place (as Brazil was a colony before, with trade mainly restricted to Portugal). This led to increased international trade.

• Option A: There's no significant evidence that he reformed the banking system and created a new currency in a way that was a major benefit like the trade aspect.
• Option B: Brazil was not transformed into a democracy during his time. It was still under monarchical - colonial rule (even if the center of the Portuguese empire shifted to Brazil).
• Option D: There was no major invasion of Bolivia by Brazil during his reign for territorial expansion as a notable "benefit" to the colony in the context of his arrival.

Answer:

C. He instituted economic reforms that increased international trade.