October 17 History Quiz — 5 Questions

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Which specific financial measure announced by the Lebanese cabinet on October 17, 2019, initially triggered the nationwide protests?

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What was the unemployment rate in Lebanon in 2018, a factor that contributed to the expansion of the protests into a condemnation of the economy?

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Why did the protests expand from a specific tax grievance into a country-wide condemnation of sectarian rule and corruption?

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What was the most famous slogan of the 17 October Revolution, and what did it signify?

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How did the feminist dimension of the revolution intersect with the broader political demands, particularly regarding the Kafala system?

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