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Why did John VI leave Brazil under the control of his son, Pedro?

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to sanction a liberal constitution

Step-by-step explanation:

John VI took over Montevideo in Uruguay

This led to a conflict with Spain

John VI 's stay in Brazil made the Portuguese impatient for change.

In 1820 the radical revolution in Spain spread to Portugal

John VI agreed to leave Brazil

John VI started the process of creating a liberal constitution

John VI left leaving his heir Peter (Pedro) in Rio de Janeiro

John VI | King of Portugal | Britannica

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