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Why did Rio de Janeiro in Brazil become the capital of Portugal in 1807?

1.The royal family fled to Brazil after Napolean invaded Portugal.
2.The Portuguese colonists outnumbered the indigenous people.
3.Portugal won the war against French emperor Napolean Bonaparte.
4.Rio de Jeneiro is located in the center of Brazil. HURRY PLEASE!!!!!!

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Option 1 makes the most sense to me
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