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Social revolutions_______________?

Correct answer: D. often begin with intellectuals withdrawing their support of the existing regime

  • A. involve the gradual evolution of existing state and class structures into new social arrangements
  • B. are most likely to occur when political
  • C. appear to follow no "natural history"
  • D. often begin with intellectuals withdrawing their support of the existing regime

Explanation

Social revolutions commonly begin when intellectuals and other influential groups withdraw their legitimacy from the existing regime, helping undermine its authority. Gradual evolution describes reform or evolutionary change rather than revolution.

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