What Factor Was Most Responsible for the Rapid Spread of Democratic

question 8

Multiple Choice

What factor was most responsible for the rapid spread of democratic aspirations during the Arab Spring?

• A) A common religion throughout the Middle East.
• B) Information and communication technologies and social media.
• C) The spread of poverty and illiteracy in the region.
• D) The encouragement provided to protesters by the Obama administration.

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