In What Way Did the Upward Pressure of Social Movements

question 9

Multiple Choice

In what way did the upward pressure of social movements influence policymaking by elites around the turn of the twentieth century?

• A) Anti-imperial social movements in Europe halted the spread of new colonies.
• B) Peasant uprisings in Brazil led to increased local autonomy.
• C) The emergence of a durable Socialist party restructured politics in the United States.
• D) Journalistic attention to unhygienic consumer products prompted new government regulations.

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Definitions:

Intraspecific Competition

Competition for resources among members of the same species, which can influence survival, reproduction, and population dynamics.

Reproductive Success

The successful production of viable offspring by an organism, contributing to its genetic representation in the future generations.

Resource-Holding Potential

The ability of an individual or group to control valuable resources against competitors, often affecting mating success and survival.

Competitive Ability

The capability of an organism to obtain resources, mates, or territory in the face of competition from other individuals or species.