Question

what was a major difference between the first and second intifadas?
the second intifada was resolved peacefully through negotiations.
the second intifada involved increased violence and civilian deaths.
the first intifada included attacks launched by the group hamas.
the first intifada had greater international support for both sides.

Explanation:

• The first intifada (1987-1993) was largely characterized by grassroots, low-level resistance like stone-throwing.
• The second intifada (2000-2005) saw far more lethal tactics, including suicide bombings by Palestinian groups and heavy Israeli military retaliation, leading to a sharp rise in civilian casualties on both sides.
• The other options are incorrect: the second intifada did not end peacefully; Hamas emerged as a major actor during the first intifada but its large-scale attacks were more prominent later; international support dynamics did not favor both sides more in the first intifada.

Answer:

B. The second intifada involved increased violence and civilian deaths.