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What action caused Mohamed Bouazizi to become a symbol in the Tunisian Revolution?
Protesting in the capital
Self-immolation
Leading an activist group
Starting a political party
Answer
Self-immolation is a symbolic act of self-sacrifice that is often associated with protest and rebellion. In December 2010, Mohamed Bouazizi, a street vendor in Tunisia, set himself on fire in protest of the government's mistreatment of him and other vendors. His act of self-immolation sparked a wave of protests and demonstrations that eventually led to the overthrow of the Tunisian government.
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