Which military lodge organized the 4 June 1943 revolution that overthrew President Ramón Castillo?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The GOU (Grupo de Oficiales Unidos), a nationalist secret military lodge
- Step 1: The GOU opposed entering World War II and sought to end fraudulent conservative governance. Step 2. Colonel Juan Domingo Perón was one of its most active and influential leaders. Answer: The GOU (Grupo de Oficiales Unidos), a nationalist secret military. Why not the others: The coup initiated Perón's ascent through the Department of Labor.
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