They told the people what they wanted to hear and played on their fears or emotions.
They passed black codes to limit African Americans' rights.
The death of President Kennedy
America is a vast continent. The various countries that comprise America gained independence through various means, the most prevalent being a popular uprising and revolution.
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Prohibition gained support before it was established but lost support throughout the 1920's and early 1930's. And opposition to it accelerated rapidly after the mid-1920's as the problems it created multiplied and became increasingly serious.
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they gained popular support by speaking out against communism in the united states
He gained the support of the workers.
The Italian Fascists and the German Nazis gained power by recruiting the youth and intimidation through the use of force. Once established as a power, quickly controlling other areas led to the increased power levels.
People in Chile vote for them to be their leader. And that's how the leaders are chosen in Chile.
It gained support because people got to vote for their Senators.
The Nobels
They gained popular support by speaking out against Communists in the United States.
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An Oligarchy gained power because they were wealthy, aristocrats.
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The rulers gained permanent taxation powers from the representative assemblies, and were thus less dependent upon popular support.