The assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero by right-wing military
A) served to unify the Catholic population behind the government.
B) helped to unify the various factions of the Christian Democratic party.
C) served as a catalyst for the growth of the popular struggle against the government.
D) was followed by a successful general offensive against the rebels.

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The assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in 1980 galvanized opposition to the Salvadoran government and increased international attention and support for the popular struggle against the oppressive regime.

The Assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero by Right-Wing Military