Argentina recuerda 40 años del último golpe militar

Argentina recuerda 40 años del último golpe militar

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Thousands marched in Buenos Aires to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1976 military coup, led by Estela de Carlotto and other activists. The event coincided with President Obama's visit, causing discontent due to perceived US support for the coup. Human rights groups reported 30,000 deaths, including pregnant women whose children were illegally adopted. Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo has recovered 119 of 500 stolen children.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the march in Buenos Aires?

To support a political candidate

To protest against a new law

To commemorate the anniversary of a military coup

To celebrate a national holiday

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was leading the protest in Buenos Aires?

A group of students

The President of Argentina

Estela de Carlotto

A famous musician

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Barack Obama's visit cause discontent among human rights organizations?

He was supporting a new government policy

He made a controversial speech

He was visiting during a national holiday

The U.S. had supported the military coup

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many dissidents were reported killed during the dictatorship?

30,000

40,000

20,000

10,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many grandchildren have been recovered by Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo?

500

119

200

50