Which sequence of events in July 1974 is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A coup against President Makarios on 15 July, then Turkish military action on 20 July
- Step 1: In July 1974 officers of the Cypriot National Guard, supported by the military government in Athens, overthrew President Makarios on 15 July. Step 2. Turkey then sent troops to the island on 20 July, citing the Treaty of Guarantee. Answer: A coup against President Makarios on 15 July. Why not the others: The other options reverse the order, name the wrong events or invent a referendum; UNFICYP had been there since 1964 and independence was in 1960.
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