Read the excerpt from "The Role of Social Media in the Arab Uprisings" by Heather Brown, Emily Guskin, and Amy Mitchell.
Social media indeed played a part in the Arab uprisings. Networks formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists, specifically in Egypt. Civil society leaders in Arab countries emphasized the role of "the internet, mobile phones, and social media" in the protests. Additionally, digital media has been used by Arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement.
Now, research is emerging that reexamines in a more detailed way the role that social media played in the Arab uprisings.
Which quotations give specific evidence in support of the claim? Select three options.
“Social media indeed played a part in the Arab uprisings.”
“Networks formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists, specifically in Egypt.”
“Civil society leaders in Arab countries emphasized the role of ‘the internet, mobile phones, and social media’ in the protests.”
“Additionally, digital media has been used by Arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement.”
“Now, research is emerging that reexamines in a more detailed way the role that social media played in the Arab uprisings.”
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Answer:
The three sentences which give support to the Evidence of Social Media’s Role in Arab Uprisings are:
1.)” Social Media indeed played a part in the Arab uprisings. “
2.)” Networks formed online were crucial in organising a core group of activists, specifically in Egypt. “
3.)” Additionally, digital media has been used by Arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement. “
Explanation:
First statement is accurate as Social Media played an active role in the Arab uprisings by gatherings and meetings of people in social media.
Second statement is also true Social media was highly responsible for people expressing their mutual opinions and fighting against the oppressive government. Not only in Egypt but also in Tunisia, Libya and seventeen other countries.
Third Statement is also accurate as the digital media is platform where anyone can exercise their freedom of speech.
“ Civil Society leaders in Arab countries emphasised the role of ‘the internet, mobile phones and social media’ in the protests “ is not true as it is very hard to protest directly against the oppressive government back then.
“ Now, research is emerging that reexamines in a more detailed way the role that social media played in the Arab uprisings. “ is a false statement as it has already come to a conclusion that how social media played an active role in the Arab uprisings.
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