When Pedro II took over as Emperor, what condition was the empire in?
On the verge of disintegration
Flourishing
Stable
Recovering from an attack
Answer
When Pedro II took over as Emperor in 1840, the empire was on the verge of disintegration. Brazil was in a state of political chaos and economic instability. The country had just gone through a civil war and was struggling to rebuild. The economy was in shambles and the government was in debt. Pedro II faced a daunting task of trying to unite the country and restore order.
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