In the 1970s,a Man by the Name of Jim Jones

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the 1970s,a man by the name of Jim Jones persuaded 900 people to commit suicide in Guyana.He was the leader of the Peoples Temple,and his personal appeal allowed him to have this power over his followers.Weber would call this ________ authority.

• A) political
• B) charismatic
• C) traditional
• D) rational

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Income Inequality

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