Challenges in South America — Quiz

Question 19 • Principles of American Democracy

Which best summarizes the role the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo played in ending the Dirty War?

Answer

The Mothers played a minor role in supporting the government but a major role in ending the war.

The Mothers played a major role in confronting the government and ending the war.

The Mothers played a major role in supporting the government but a minor role in ending the war.

The Mothers played a minor role in confronting the government and ending the war.

Explanation

The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo publicly protested the disappearance of their children and demanded answers from Argentina’s military government. Their demonstrations directly confronted the regime and helped draw attention to its abuses, contributing to pressure for the dictatorship to end. So the best summary is that they played a major role in confronting the government and ending the Dirty War.

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