What Led to the Rise to Power of Juan Manuel

question 37

Multiple Choice

What led to the rise to power of Juan Manuel Rosas in Argentina?

• A) He wrote such compelling revolutionary pamphlets that he rose to power via popular support.
• B) Rosas was a devout Christian and had the support of the leaders of the Catholic Church.
• C) A series of destructive civil wars caused such destruction that the elites begged him to seize control.
• D) He bribed the elite ruling class to support him and gradually expanded his sphere of influence.
• E) Rosas raised a mercenary army in Uruguay and invaded Buenos Aires as a liberator.

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Definitions:

Displacement

Redirecting feelings from a threatening target to a less threatening one.

Obsession

A persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought or urge that causes distress or anxiety.

Compulsion

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

Compulsive Behaviors

Actions regularly carried out in response to an irresistible urge, often resulting in relief from anxiety or distress but not providing pleasure.