What Is the First Factor That Must Occur for a Social

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the first factor that must occur for a social movement to develop?

• A) Resources become available for mobilization.
• B) A supportive environment develops among the public and societal leaders.
• C) Real or perceived distress occurs.
• D) A catalyzing event occurs to set the movement in motion.
• E) A sense of efficacy develops among participants.

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Definitions:

Massachusetts

A state in the northeastern United States, significant for being one of the original thirteen colonies and a site of early European settlement, and later, important historical events such as the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution.

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Western Territories

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Political Equals

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