10
QuizMultiple Choice

Decolonization and Independence — Test

Question 10 • World History: Issues and Patterns

Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz inspired a revolution in 1910 by using his power to

Answer
A
limit the church and the wealthy.
B
limit democracy and freedoms.
C
expand liberal reforms and rights.
D
expand democracy and freedoms.

Explanation

Porfirio Díaz held power for decades through authoritarian rule, restricting political opposition and preventing fair democratic participation. His government limited democracy and personal freedoms, helping spark the Mexican Revolution in 1910. Therefore, the correct choice is “limit democracy and freedoms.”

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