Which tragic labor clash occurred in Buenos Aires in January 1919 following a strike at the Vasena metallurgical plant?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Semana Trágica (Tragic Week), characterized by violent street clashes
- Step 1: Police and armed civilian vigilantes (Liga Patriótica Argentina) attacked workers. Step 2. Scores of striking workers and Jewish residents in Once were killed during riots. Answer: The Semana Trágica (Tragic Week), characterized by violent street clashes. Why not the others: It remains one of the darkest labor repressions in modern Argentine history.
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