If a large group of people organizes to promote or resist social change, it is involved in aa) social movementb)riotc)social revolutiond)moral panic

The correct answer is C. Social movement

Explanation:

The term "social movement" is defined as an organization of individuals that aims at changing some aspects of society or resisting these, this includes changes in politics, culture or specific institutions. This concept differs from a social revolution because in social revolution changes are already occurring, also, it differs from riots as these are violent. According to this, if there is a large group of people that promote or resist social change they are mainly involved in a social movement as it is this type of movement the one that encourages changes in society usually through non-violent means.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.