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Why was there opposition to Isabel ascending the throne?

  • She was too young

  • She was not educated enough

  • Her gender, strong Catholic faith, marriage to a foreigner, and the emancipation of the slaves

  • None of the above

Answer

There was significant opposition to Isabel ascending the throne primarily because she was a woman, a devout Catholic, married to a foreign-born man, and was supportive of abolishing slavery. These factors, particularly her gender and marriage, were viewed as potential challenges to the existing political and social order, leading to apprehensions among various groups within Brazil.
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