Arab Spring is a term used to describe a series of political and social movements in northern Africa and the Middle East in 2010 and 2011. The Arab Spring was characterized by antigovernment protests and prodemocracy demonstrations. In many countries, the movements met with violent government reaction. In some places, protests forced government leaders from power. In others, the Arab Spring led to bloody conflict.
Read more HERE
Bumgardner, Jake. "Arab Spring." World Book Student. World Book, 2014. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.