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The Reagan Years

Question 6 • MS U.S. History - SS3307 B-IC

What was the primary cause of the famine in Ethiopia between 1984 and 1985?

Answer
A
civil war
B
global boycott
C
severe drought
D
government corruption

Explanation

The primary cause of the 1984–1985 famine in Ethiopia was severe drought, which led to widespread crop failures and food shortages. Civil war and government policies worsened the crisis, but drought was the main immediate cause. The correct choice is “severe drought.”

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