The text recounts the Arab Spring,when tens of thousands of young people across the Arab world stood up to oppose and change the governments of Egypt and Tunisia.To some extent,this opposition was successful in that these governments were either toppled or changed substantially,even if only for a few years.Similarly,in 1989,millions of Chinese stood up to their government in the Tiananmen Square protests.These protests,however,resulted in martial law,possibly the deaths of numerous Chinese citizens,and the Chinese government since has seemingly grown more powerful.The Tiananmen Square protestors were exercising their

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The term "agency" refers to an individual's ability to act independently and make choices that can have an impact on society. In both the Arab Spring and Tiananmen Square protests, the protestors were exercising their agency by standing up against their respective governments. While the Arab Spring was more successful in achieving change, both movements were driven by individuals who were using their agency to try and make a difference. The other options, authority, individuality, and power are not as directly related to the idea of individuals taking action to effect change in society.

The Text Recounts the Arab Spring,when Tens of Thousands of Young