El Salvador Flashcards
1
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Oscar Romero
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El Salvador, Arch Bishop
1917-1980, Age 63.
1. Involved in the Liberation Theology that denounced both communism and capitalism.
2. Spoke out against US aid to El Salvador.
3. Assassinated for his views.
2
Q
Farabundo Martí
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El Salvador, Communist Leader
1893-1932, Age 39 years
1. He lead a failed Revolt against the regime in power
2. but inspired the Farabundo Martí Front
3. Bloody war lead to major fundamental reforms
