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What distinguished John IV's rule by contrast to the Iberian Union?

  • Portugal and Spain shared a monarch during the Iberian Union

  • Portugal was a Spanish territory during the Iberian Union

  • Portugal was an independent nation during the Iberian Union

  • Portugal and Spain were at war during the Iberian Union

Answer

Unlike the Iberian Union, where Portugal and Spain shared a single monarch, John IV's rule marked a period of Portuguese independence and autonomy. This distinction led to the restoration of Portuguese sovereignty, fostering a sense of national identity and the establishment of a separate Portuguese government and administration.
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