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[b7lake]

(1)This is where the controversial aspects of history 'arouse' and
provoke us.
(2)This is where the controversial aspects of history 'arise' and
provoke us.

Which sentence is correct?
The verb 'arouse' and 'arise' are confusing.

Thanks a lot.

[pugachevV]

The first one is correct.
Arouse = to stir up or excite.
Arise (past tense arose)=1. To get up, as from a sitting or prone position; rise.
2. To awaken and get up: arose at dawn.
3. To move upward; ascend.
4. To come into being; originate: hoped that a new spirit of freedom was arising.
5. To result, issue, or proceed: mistakes that arise from a basic misunderstanding.