History: May 5 (#2)

History: May 5 (#2)
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May 5, 2010 Mass protests in Greece erupt in response to austerity measures imposed by the government as a result of the Greek government-debt crisis.

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On May 5, in the year 2010: Mass protests in Greece erupt in respons e to austerity measures imposed by the government as a result of the Greek government-debt crisis. In economic policy, austerity is a set of political-economic policies that aim to reduce government budget deficits through spending cuts, tax increases, or a combination of both.

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Why May 5, 2010 matters: Mass protests in Greece erupt in resp onse to austerity measures imposed by the government as a result of the Greek government-debt crisis. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: May 5, 2010 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Mass protests in Greece erupt in response to austerity measures imposed by the government as a result of the Greek government-debt crisis. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austerity (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)