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What important action did civilians take to support Enrile's cause in 1986?
Held parliamentary sessions
Protected coup organizers
Organized a new government
Held national elections
Answer
Civilians played a pivotal role in supporting the Enrile-led coup in 1986 by safeguarding the organizers from government forces and potential capture. Their courageous actions, often referred to as "people power," involved encircling the rebel camps and forming human barricades to prevent military attacks. This civilian involvement proved crucial in ensuring the success of the movement, eventually leading to the downfall of the Marcos regime.
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