Question

Up until the 20th century, who controlled the government of El Salvador? the people. the military. a small group of landowners a cabal of businessmen from the United States

Answer 1

A small group of land owners

Answer 2

A small group of landowners.

Step-by-step explanation:

Before the 20th century El Salvador was controlled by a small group of landowners that were called "las catorce familias" (the fourteen families). These families were part of the 'coffee growing oligarchy', they were wealthy landowners who had power in the national legislature and economy, besides the president who was from the elite too.