The Grassroots Slogan of the Occupy Movement, "We Are the 99

question 65

Multiple Choice

The grassroots slogan of the Occupy movement, "We are the 99%", refers to ________.

• A) social discontent over the slow recovery of global economies
• B) fear of chronic fiscal imbalances in government sectors
• C) societal acceptance of U.S. values and ways of doing things
• D) the sensitivities surrounding severe income disparities, particularly in the United States

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Definitions:

Illiterate

Refers to the lack of ability to read and write.

David Walker

An African American abolitionist, writer, and anti-slavery activist in the 19th century, best known for his 1829 pamphlet "David Walker's Appeal," which called for black unity and self-help in the fight against oppression and injustice.

Angelina Grimkè

A 19th-century American abolitionist and suffragist known for her advocacy against slavery and for women's rights, part of the notable Grimké sister duo.

South

A term often used to refer to the southern part of a country or region, but in the context of the United States, typically associated with the states that seceded during the Civil War.