Question

What prompted the early-20th century coup in Brazil? . A.The urban middle class sought to overturn the coffee elite-controlled government. . . B.The tenantes sought to concentrate power at the top of the social ladder. . . C.The coffee elite felt that their favored social and economic position was threatened. . . D.The newly created trade unions established a minimum wage and child labor laws.

Answer 1

What prompted the early twentieth century coup in Brazil was the urban middle class sought to overturn the coffee elite-controlled government. There was a collapse on the coffee demand. Brazilians were discontent with the government that led to a revolution.

The answer to your question would be letter A. 

Answer 2

Answer: A is correct, the urban middle class sought to overturn the coffee elite-controlled government.