In the 1951 Presidential Election, the First for Which They

Multiple Choice

In the 1951 presidential election, the first for which they were eligible to vote, Argentine women

A) largely ignored the divisive political contest and abstained from voting.
B) voted in record numbers exceeding 90 percent and elected the largest delegation of women legislators in the Americas.
C) provided the electoral margin that enabled the triumph of Catholic conservatives.
D) voted overwhelmingly for Eva Perón, but neglected to support other women candidates.