What is the most likely cause of a large Portuguese-speaking population in Brazil?

A. Brazil is surrounded by Spanish-speaking countries.

B. Portugal and Brazil have developed good trade relations.

C. Portugal had established a colony in Brazil in the past.

D. Portugal and Brazil have engaged in wars in the past.

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Katelyn Farrell

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1 January, 14:44

What is the most likely cause of a large Portuguese-speaking population in Brazil?

A. Brazil is surrounded by Spanish-speaking countries.

B. Portugal and Brazil have developed good trade relations.

C. Portugal had established a colony in Brazil in the past.

D. Portugal and Brazil have engaged in wars in the past.

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Brynn Werner · Answer 1

C. Portugal had established a colony in Brazil in the past. In other words, while much of the remainder of Latin America was conquered by the Spaniards, Brazil was conquered by the Portuguese. Portugal was also a colonial power, while not as strong a one as Spain, it also developed colonies in Africa.