As an Emperor, how did Pedro II feel about his role?
Increasingly resentful
Happy and content
Indifferent
He embraced it
Answer
Pedro II grew increasingly resentful of his role as Emperor as he became increasingly isolated from the people and government of Brazil. He was seen as a relic of the past and was no longer considered relevant to the modernizing nation. He also became increasingly frustrated with the limitations placed on his power by the constitution.
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