What Caused Massive Rioting in the Suburbs of Paris in 2005

question 15

Multiple Choice

What caused massive rioting in the suburbs of Paris in 2005?

• A)Higher taxes
• B)The end of free national health care
• C)Resentment of some young Muslims about unemployment and living conditions
• D)Anti-Muslim hysteria amongst a majority of other Parisian residents
• E)The opening of a new McDonald's restaurant

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Definitions:

Kavadi

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Prosocial Behavior

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Outgroup Bias

A tendency to harbor more negative attitudes, stereotypes, or behaviors towards individuals who are not perceived as part of one's own group.

Personal Statement

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