How Did A Man From The Mountains Of Brazil Change His Country

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In 1789, a man from the mountains of Brazil had an idea that would change his country’s history.

In 1789, a man from the mountains of Brazil had an idea that would change his countries’ history.
In 1789, a man from the mountains of Brazil had an idea that would change his countries history.
In 1789, a man from the mountains of Brazil had an idea that would change his countries

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