Who became the first president of the Tunisian Republic?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Habib Bourguiba
- Step 1: Bourguiba became president on 25 July 1957. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: Habib Bourguiba. Why not the others: Ben Ali was his successor, and Hached and Ben Youssef were not presidents.
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