How did the creation of SEATO lead to the spread of democracy in Southeast Asia?

Question

SEATO created an economic union in Southeast Asia that promoted capitalism through the free exchange of goods between the participating countries.

SEATO was a defense treaty that promoted Southeast Asian countries to be independent of Communist influence.

SEATO founded an organization that promoted the interests of the Geneva Convention in the event that Communism spread to neighboring countries.

SEATO established a regional organization that sought to promote the cooperation of participating countries in holding free elections.

Answer 1

Is it b?

Answer 2

Agree