The use of information technology such as Twitter and YouTube was instrumental in getting word out in spite of government restrictions about which international event?
A) The 2008 Beijing Olympic Opening ceremony
B) The 2009 Iranian election
C) The genocide in Rwanda
D) The Iraq invasion

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The use of information technology such as Twitter and YouTube was instrumental in getting word out about the 2009 Iranian election, despite government restrictions and censorship. Social media played a significant role in organizing protests and disseminating information about human rights abuses and political repression during the election and its aftermath.

The Use of Information Technology Such as Twitter and YouTube