In the history of the Czech lands, which Communist leader announced the formation of a government dominated by the Communist Party on Old Town Square on 25 February 1948?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Klement Gottwald
- Step 1: Prime Minister Klement Gottwald forced President Edvard Beneš to accept the resignation of non-communist ministers, establishing a 41-year totalitarian regime. Answer: Klement Gottwald. Why not the others: Antonín Zápotocký, Rudolf Slánský and Gustáv Husák do not fit this historical event or period.
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