Shifts in Political Mobilization
I (...), by entering into the society, do hereby swear by the Sun which shineth upon me, by the Earth which feedeth me, by God, by the blood of my forefathers, by my honour and by my life, that from this moment onward and until my death, I shall faithfully serve the task of this organisation and that I shall at all times be prepared to bear for it any sacrifice. I further swear by God, by my honour and by my life, that I shall unconditionally carry into effect all its orders and commands. I further swear by my God, by my honour and by my life, that I shall keep within myself all the secrets of this organisation and carry them with me into my grave. May God and my brothers in this organisation be my judges if at any time I should wittingly fail or break this oath.
A historian could use the oath to argue for which of the following significant shifts in political mobilization strategies during the period?
A
Shows a decline in traditional military confrontation
B
Indicates the rise of secret societies for political ends
C
Marks an increase in democratic participatory politics
D
Suggests widespread disinterest in national politics
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