opening fire on the demonstrators and killing thousands
In Myanmar, when students and others demanded democratic elections, the military government responded with violent crackdowns, including mass arrests and brutal suppression of protests. It imposed strict restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly, often using lethal force against demonstrators. The military sought to maintain control and legitimacy by implementing a state of emergency and justifying their actions as necessary for national stability. This repression sparked widespread condemnation both domestically and internationally.
Answer this question… demanded that the government institute democratic reforms.
From Japan, Truman demanded unconditional surrender. From Stalin, Truman demanded free elections throughout Eastern Europe.
At the Potsdam conference (I think)
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1) France agreed to withdraw its troops. 2) Vietnam was to be divided by a cease-fire line named the 17th parallel. 3) The North (Communist) was to be controlled by the Viet Minh and the South (Democratic) continued to be led by the Bao Dai government (until Diem ousted him in 1955). Both military sides were demanded to retreat to their respective zones and had 300 days to do so. 4) Elections were to be held in 1956 (two years later) for the reunification of the country (these elections were never held).
A Constitution.
Muslim league demanded self government as well as a separate state i.e. Pakistan.
Because historically an upper house (for instance, the House of Lords or Senate) was dominated by wealthy, propertied interests that obstructed reforms demanded by the majority of the people.
From Stalin, whose troops occupied most of Eastern Europe, Truman demanded that free elections be held in those countries. Unfortunately, the Soviets controlled the governments and ensured that communist puppet parties gained power, leading to the Warsaw Pact and Russian hegemony.
the members of the single house are elected by the people
None. But they were allowed 48 days before the money was demanded from the government!