On 19 November 1968, following progressive economic decline, the Keïta regime was overthrown in a bloodless military coup led by Moussa Traoré, a day which is now commemorated as Liberation Day. The subsequent military-led regime, with Traoré as president, attempted to reform the economy. His efforts were frustrated by political turmoil and a devastating drought between 1968 to 1974, in which famine killed thousands of people. The Traoré regime faced student unrest beginning in the late 1970s and three coup attempts. The Traoré regime repressed all dissenters until the late 1980s. COUNT 5
QSN1 What regime was overthrown in 1968? ANS1 Keïta regime QSN2 Who led the military on what is now celebrated Liberation Day? ANS2 Moussa Traoré QSN3 What position did Moussa Traoré take on as a result of his success? ANS3 president QSN4 Between what years did famine and drought afflict the country? ANS4 1968 to 1974 QSN5 In the 1970's how many attempts were there the overthrow the govenment? ANS5 three coup attempts