WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

DECOLONIZATION PHASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was a goal of the student protestors in Tiananmen Square in 1989?
A
independence for Taiwan
B
removal of troops from South Korea
C
access to foreign products
D
democratic reforms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although they were highly disorganized and their goals varied, the students called for greater accountability, constitutional due process, democracy, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech. Workers’ protests were generally focused on inflation and the erosion of welfare.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tiananmen Square was an intellectual protest for more political freedoms by students in 1989. The government responded to this peaceful protest with massive military force, killing and wounding a large number of protesters. Unfortunately, the outcome was disappointing-no political freedoms.

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