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.

Answer 1

The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo helped to establish democracy in Argentina primarily by criticizing the military junta and raising awareness about the forced disappearances of their children. They organized peaceful protests and public demonstrations, which drew attention to human rights abuses and the lack of accountability by the government. Their tireless efforts contributed to a broader movement against the junta, pressuring it to eventually hold free elections and transition to democracy in the mid-1980s. Therefore, the correct answer would be:

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