Which 1890 civic uprising protested economic depression and political corruption, leading to the creation of the Radical Civic Union?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Revolution of the Park (Revolución del Parque), led by the Unión
- Step 1: Leandro N. Alem, Bartolomé Mitre, and Aristóbulo del Valle led the civilian-military revolt. Step 2. Although the revolt was militarily defeated, President Miguel Juárez Celman resigned. Answer: The Revolution of the Park (Revolución del Parque), led by the Unión. Why not the others: The movement split into the Unión Cívica Nacional and the Unión Cívica Radical (UCR).
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