Which of the following statements is true about redemptive social movements?
A. They are based on spiritual or supernatural beliefs.
B. They form immediately after an earlier movement has succeeded in creating change.
C. They bring change in society through the use of violence and intimidation.
D. They seek limited change and only for some people.
E. They try to preserve the status quo by blocking change or undoing change that has already occurred.
Answer: A
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