Question

how did the mothers of the plaza de mayo help to establish democracy in argentina?
○ they led an armed revolt of citizens that overthrew the military junta in argentina.
○ they held an election that determined whether the military junta could continue in power.
○ they criticized the military junta in argentina until it was forced to hold free elections.
○ they wrote a new constitution for argentina that included strong democratic protections.

Explanation:

• The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo were a group of women who protested against the military junta in Argentina (known for human rights abuses, including "disappearing" people). They used peaceful protests and criticism to pressure the junta.
• Option A is incorrect because they did not lead an armed revolt.
• Option B is incorrect as they did not hold an election; elections are typically organized by governing bodies or electoral commissions, not this group.
• Option D is incorrect as they did not write a new constitution.
• Option C is correct because their persistent criticism and peaceful demonstrations pressured the military junta to eventually hold free elections, which was a key step in establishing democracy in Argentina.

Answer:

C. They criticized the military junta in Argentina until it was forced to hold free elections.