Which labour leader won the presidency in 1946 and gave his name to a political movement?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Juan Domingo Peron
- Step 1: Peron, a colonel who had led the labour ministry, won the 1946 election. Step 2. His movement is called Peronism. Answer: Juan Domingo Peron. Why not the others: Frondizi was elected in 1958, Yrigoyen in 1916 and Menem in 1989.
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