The consisted of a series of anti-government protests and uprisings in a number of arab countries that were largely aided by new social media tools, gave hope to many that dictatorships in countries in the middle east would become democracies and bring a better life to peoples of the countries.

The correct answer is the revolt known as the Arab Spring.

Explanation:

In the early 2010s, a series of demonstratios and revolts took place and spread across North Africa and the Middle East that began in response to oppressive regimes and a low standard of living from the local citizens. The rebellions were helped by the social media that made posible the spread of information about it throughout the world and drew global attention thanks to the geopolitical implications of the protests.

The transformation caused by the Arab Spring was even bigger than the decolonization so that made a great shock around the world.