When thousands of protesters took to the streets in Hong Kong to show their disapproval of an extradition bill, China mobilized its troops and prepared to step in and stop the protests by a show of force. This represents how governments may use power to control or destroy a movement, called ______.

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Repression is the correct term for when governments use power to control or destroy a movement, often through force or coercion, as described in the scenario with the protests in Hong Kong.

When Thousands of Protesters Took to the Streets in Hong