Question

read the excerpt from \the role of social media in the arab uprisings\ by heather brown, emily guskin, and amy mitchell.
social media indeed played a part in the arab uprisings. networks formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists, specifically in egypt. civil society leaders in arab countries emphasized the role of \the internet, mobile phones, and social media\ in the protests. additionally, digital media has been used by arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement.
now, research is emerging that reexamines in a more detailed way the role that social media played in the arab uprisings.
which quotations give specific evidence in support of the claim? select three options.
□ \social media indeed played a part in the arab uprisings.\
□
etworks formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists, specifically in egypt.\
□ \civil society leaders in arab countries emphasized the role of the internet, mobile phones, and social media in the protests.\
□ \additionally, digital media has been used by arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement.\
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ow, research is emerging that reexamines in a more detailed way the role that social media played in the arab uprisings.\

Explanation:

To determine which quotations provide specific evidence, we analyze each:

1. "Social media indeed played a part..." is a general statement, not specific evidence.
2. "Networks formed online were crucial..." gives specific details about organizing activists in Egypt.
3. "Civil society leaders... emphasized the role..." provides specific evidence from leaders about the role of media in protests.
4. "Additionally, digital media has been used..." gives specific details about using media for speech and civic engagement.
5. "Now, research is emerging..." is about re - examining the role, not specific evidence for the claim.

Answer:

B. "Networks formed online were crucial in organizing a core group of activists, specifically in Egypt."
C. "Civil society leaders in Arab countries emphasized the role of 'the internet, mobile phones, and social media' in the protests."
D. "Additionally, digital media has been used by Arabs to exercise freedom of speech and as a space for civic engagement."