brazil's history differs from the history of most countries in South America because brazil ______

a was never successfully colonized by Europeans
b was colonized by Portugal, not Spain
c had few valuable natural resources to export
d achieved its independence violently.

b was colonized by Portugal, not Spain

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I apologize for any confusion caused. The correct answer is:

b) Brazil was colonized by Portugal, not Spain.

Brazil's history differs from most countries in South America because it was the only country in the region that was colonized by Portugal instead of Spain.