The Luso-Brazilian rebellion in Pernambuco began to be waged in 1644 and exploded on June 13, 1645, the day of Santo Antônio. One of João Fernandes' first measures was to declare the debts that the rebels had with the Dutch null and void. There was great support from the “nobility of the land”, enthusiastic about this heroic proclamation. The outbreak of this revolt in 17th century Portuguese America was the result of (a)

a) warlike weakness of the Batavian Protestants.
b) West African transatlantic trade.
c) financial assistance from Flemish dealers.
d) international diplomacy of Iberian states.
e) economic interest of planters.

Correct alternative: e) economic interest of planters.

Explanation

:Attention! The answer to that question is already in the text. Note that he mentions the joy of the Luso-Brazilians in having forgiven their debts with the Dutch. Therefore, planters would once again support the Portuguese because of this economic facility.

a) WRONG. The Dutch, also known as batavos, were well armed.

b) WRONG. Trade between Africa and Brazil was not interrupted during the Dutch occupation.

c) WRONG. "Flemish" is a synonym for Dutch. In the text quoted it is clear who helped with money were the Portuguese and not the Flemish.

d) WRONG. Portugal had already separated from Spain, so there was no interest in Iberian diplomacy, only Portuguese.

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