Which of the following statements accurately describes the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) in the early 1960s?
A) Most of their members called themselves the Weathermen and drastically abandoned pacifism.
B) Their work rarely involved criticism of the status quo due to dependency on university funding.
C) They were the official youth wing of the Democratic party that worked closely with senators.
D) They were in strong opposition to the beliefs and actions of the New Left.
E) They challenged established authority and sought to give "power to the people."

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The SDS actively challenged traditional authority and sought to give power to the people through their activism and organizing efforts. They were a part of the larger New Left movement, but not all members followed the more militant tactics of the Weathermen. They did not have official ties to the Democratic party and often criticized the government and status quo.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Students for a Democratic