Aftermath the earthquake, the Mexican people blamed scenes such as this one on government officials for failure to respond quickly. The Option B is correct.
In 1985, the Mexican people blamed government officials for their slow response to the earthquake disaster. This widespread anger and frustration were primarily directed at the government's inadequate and delayed efforts in providing relief and support to the affected population.
The earthquake caused extensive damage and the slow response from government agencies increased the suffering of the victims. The public perception was that the authorities were ill-prepared to handle such a crisis leading to a loss of trust in their ability to protect and assist the citizens during emergencies.
This negligence played a significant role in shaping the public discourse surrounding the earthquake's aftermath. So, the government's slow response was a focal point of criticism because it highlighted systemic issues including corruption, mismanagement, and a lack of proper disaster preparedness.
Full question is:
The photograph shows a building destroyed by an earthquake in Mexico City in 1985. The Mexican people blamed scenes such as this one on
a. construction crews for poor building practices.
b. government officials for failure to respond quickly.
c. peasants for looting thousands of disaster areas.
d. international relief agencies for responding slowly.