In July 1974, which government in Athens supported the coup against President Makarios?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The military junta that had ruled Greece since 1967
- Step 1: The coup took place on 15 July 1974. Step 2. It was led by officers of the National Guard, supported by the military junta that had ruled Greece since 1967. Answer: The military junta that had ruled Greece since 1967. Why not the others: The Karamanlis government came only after the junta fell, the monarchy had ended in 1973, and Papandreou was not in power in 1974.
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