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How did Duvalier react to a military coup d'état in 1958?

  • He fled

  • He countered it

  • He yielded

  • He negotiated

Answer

In 1958, a military coup d'état attempted to overthrow Duvalier, but Duvalier quickly countered the coup and executed several of the conspirators. He then took full control of the government, and became the sole ruler of Haiti.
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