Asked by Fahad Albeshri on Jul 18, 2024

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Based on research by Charles Tilly and his associates,why was there more collective violence in France when national elections were held?

A) these were periods of great deprivation
B) these were periods of great strain in French society
C) the elections gave people new political opportunities to protest
D) only unpopular candidates were running for the presidency
E) only one candidate was running for the presidency -- the electorate had no choice

Collective Violence

Violence committed by groups of people, often motivated by social, political, or economic objectives.

National Elections

Political processes where citizens vote to select public officials or decide on governmental policies at the country level.

Political Opportunities

The chances or openings available in a political system for people to influence policymaking, display dissent, or effect change.

  • Recognize the role of political opportunities, resource mobilization, and social control in shaping collective action.
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Jasmin SpringsJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to Tilly's research, national elections in France provided new opportunities for people to protest politically, which led to more collective violence. This suggests that option C is the most likely reason why there was an increase in violence during national elections in France.