How Has Social Media Emerged as a Catalyst for Global

question 41

Essay

How has social media emerged as a catalyst for global social change?

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Definitions:

Republican Presidential Candidate

A person running for President of the United States nominated by the Republican Party, one of the two major political parties in the country.

Liberals

Individuals or groups advocating for freedom in political and social spheres, emphasizing individual rights, democracy, and equality.

Espionage Act

1917 law that prohibited spying and interfering with the draft as well as making “false statements” that hurt the war effort.

Edward Snowden

A former National Security Agency contractor who leaked confidential information in 2013, revealing extensive global surveillance programs, leading to a worldwide debate about privacy and government secrecy.