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Democratic Reform in Mexico

Question 1 • Online World History B

How did the PRI respond to a 1968 protest at Tlatelolco over economic inequality?

Answer
A
The country appealed to the United States for help.
B
The government announced a series of new reforms.
C
The military fired into the crowd, killing dozens.
D
The party announced higher wages for laborers.

Explanation

The PRI government responded to the student-led protest in Mexico City’s Tlatelolco Square with military force. Soldiers fired into the crowd, killing dozens and injuring many more. Therefore, the correct choice is “The military fired into the crowd, killing dozens.”

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