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Latin American Reform — Quiz

Question 13 • Principles of American Democracy

The Mexican Constitution of 1917 sought to protect democratic rule by

Answer
A
seizing church lands, allowing private education, and abolishing minimum-wage laws.
B
encouraging large estates, prohibiting discrimination, and prohibiting workers’ right to unionize.
C
breaking up large estates, providing free education, and establishing minimum-wage laws.
D
allowing foreigners to own land, approving censorship, and prohibiting workers’ right to strike.

Explanation

The Constitution of 1917 addressed demands for social and economic reform after the Mexican Revolution. It called for breaking up large estates, expanding access to free education, and protecting workers through measures such as minimum-wage laws. These reforms match choice B; the other choices describe policies that contradict the Constitution’s protections for education and workers.

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