Question

which group was most successful in achieving national democratic reforms?
a the revolutionaries who overthrew the shah of iran
b the demonstrators who marched against the junta in myanmar
c the activists who supported nelson mandela in south africa
d the students who demonstrated in tiananmen square

Explanation:

• Option A: The Iranian revolution led to the establishment of an Islamic - theocratic state, not a democratic one.
• Option B: In Myanmar, despite the efforts of the demonstrators against the junta, the full - fledged democratic reform was still a work in progress and faced many setbacks.
• Option C: The activists who supported Nelson Mandela in South Africa were successful in ending apartheid and establishing a multi - racial democratic state. Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in a democratic election, and South Africa made significant progress in building democratic institutions such as a new constitution, free and fair elections, and the protection of civil rights.
• Option D: The events in Tiananmen Square in 19

Answer:

• Option A: The Iranian revolution led to the establishment of an Islamic - theocratic state, not a democratic one.
• Option B: In Myanmar, despite the efforts of the demonstrators against the junta, the full - fledged democratic reform was still a work in progress and faced many setbacks.
• Option C: The activists who supported Nelson Mandela in South Africa were successful in ending apartheid and establishing a multi - racial democratic state. Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in a democratic election, and South Africa made significant progress in building democratic institutions such as a new constitution, free and fair elections, and the protection of civil rights.
• Option D: The events in Tiananmen Square in 19