10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of the Occupy Wall Street movement

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• Occupy Wall Street began in September 2011 in New York City as a protest against economic inequality and corporate power in the United States.
• This movement was triggered by the bankruptcy of large banks and global financial crises in 2008.
• One of the main demands of this movement is the elimination of the influence of money in politics and returning to a more transparent and responsive democratic system.
• Occupy Wall Street spread to big cities throughout the United States and even abroad.
• This movement attracts the attention of the world and is the main topic on social media and international news.
• Occupy Wall Street introduces the term 99% and 1% to describe the economic gap between ordinary people and rich rich elites.
• This movement causes controversy and confrontation with the police and government officials in several cities.
• Occupy Wall Street affects other movements throughout the world that fight economic and social injustice.
• Although this movement does not have a clear organizational structure, Occupy Wall Street managed to get support from various groups and individuals.
• Although this movement does not achieve its goals directly, Occupy Wall Street remains a symbol of the struggle against economic injustice and political corruption.