Why did many of the military regimes in Africa give way to a resurgence of Western-style democracy between 1980 and 2008?
a. Most of the military leaders got too old to rule any longer.
b. Most of the military governments also failed on their promise to bring about prosperity and peace.
c. The military regimes could not get access to enough weapons or money to keep their power.
d. The U.S. government actively funded any popular movement that sought to overthrow military dictators and replace them with freedom and democracy.
Answer: b. Most of the military governments also failed on their promise to bring about prosperity and peace.
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