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During his dictatorship, Mengistu attempted to modernize Ethiopia in what philosophical way?

  • Marxist-Leninist-inspired policies

  • Capitalist-inspired policies

  • Liberal-inspired policies

  • Anarchist-inspired policies

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Mengistu Haile Mariam was a Marxist-Leninist revolutionary who led Ethiopia from 1974 to 1991. He attempted to modernize Ethiopia by introducing Marxist-Leninist-inspired policies, including nationalizing industry, collectivizing agriculture, and promoting literacy and education. However, his policies were met with resistance from both the Ethiopian people and the international community, and he was eventually overthrown in 1991.
Mengistu Haile Mariam: The Revolutionary Ruler of Ethiopia - How Well Do You Know Him?

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