What catalyzed the Tunisian Revolution in 2010?
A military coup
An economic crisis
Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation
A foreign invasion
Answer
The Tunisian Revolution was catalyzed by Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation on December 17, 2010. Bouazizi was a street vendor who was harassed by police and had his produce confiscated. In protest, he set himself on fire in front of a government building. His death sparked protests across Tunisia, which eventually led to the overthrow of the government.
Burning for Change: The Untold Story of Mohamed Bouazizi
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