Which armed group did Duvalier use to enforce his rule?
The Silver Hats
The Tonton Macoute
The Red Coats
The Black Boots
Answer
The Tonton Macoute was an armed group used by Haitian dictator François Duvalier to enforce his rule. The group was originally created as a peasant militia, but Duvalier expanded its role and used it to intimidate and suppress dissent. The Tonton Macoute were responsible for numerous human rights abuses, including torture, assassinations, and forced disappearances.
Dictating History: Unraveling François Duvalier's Rule in Haiti
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