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What was Neto's main cause as a political leader?

  • Economic reform

  • Education reform

  • National independence

  • International diplomacy

Answer

The main cause of Agostinho Neto's political leadership was national independence. Neto was a nationalist who believed that Angola should be independent from Portugal. He led the struggle for independence from Portugal and became the first president of Angola after independence was achieved in 1975. Neto was a strong advocate for African unity and pan-Africanism. He also believed in socialism and was a member of the Communist Party of Angola.
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