What position did Argentina maintain during the First World War (1914-1918) under Plaza and Yrigoyen?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Strict neutrality
- Step 1: Argentina maintained neutrality to protect its vital agricultural exports to all buyers. Step 2. Yrigoyen defended national sovereignty against Allied demands to declare war on Germany. Answer: Strict neutrality. Why not the others: Argentine merchant vessels nevertheless faced German submarine attacks.
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