What event triggered the widespread unrest in the Middle East known as the "Arab Spring?"
A) The suicide of a street vendor in Tunisia in 2010
B) The success of an alleged U. S. computer virus in damaging Iran's nuclear enrichment program
C) The killing of Muammar Qaddafi by rebels in Libya
D) The assassination of a Saudi prince in Washington, D.C. by Iranian spies

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The Arab Spring was triggered by the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, a street vendor in Tunisia, in December 2010. This event sparked protests in Tunisia, which eventually led to the ousting of the country's longtime dictator, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The protests then spread to other countries in the region, including Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Syria.

What Event Triggered the Widespread Unrest in the Middle East