D. bringing the tradition of Carnival to Brazil
The tradition of Carnival is rooted in the Catholic traditions of Brazil. Portugal was settled by the Portuguese who brought the Catholic faith to the area. Carnival is celebrated before Ash Wednesday and is similar to Mardi Gras celebrated in Louisiana. The festival is a large celebration and allows for an excessive of behaviors before entering a period of fasting.
If you've been assigned a research paper on the Holy Wars, then an "Encyclopedia" would provide a factual base for additional research, since it is the most reliable.
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I am going to say D They form an exploratory committee. The other answers are during an election year like the debates and the national conventions are when the person running for office excepts their parties nomination. But an exploratory committee does come prior to even butting a bid in even be considered.