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* Typical Assumption: violent resistance more successful than nonviolent | * Typical Assumption: violent resistance more successful than nonviolent | ||
* Data shows (1990-2006) : 53% success for major nonviolent campaigns, 26% for violent campaigns | * Data shows (1990-2006) : 53% success for major nonviolent campaigns, 26% for violent campaigns | ||
** Why? | ** ''Why?'' | ||
*** nonviolence = more internal + external legitimacy; easier to support | *** nonviolence = more internal + external legitimacy; easier to support | ||
*** Violent crackdowns by gout on nonviolent resistance more likely to backfire, seen as less extreme groups, less deserving of harsh treatment | *** Violent crackdowns by gout on nonviolent resistance more likely to backfire, seen as less extreme groups, less deserving of harsh treatment |