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So you say you want a Revolution, well alright!

So you say you want a Revolution, well alright!. What exactly is a revolution?. an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed. Revolution.

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So you say you want a Revolution, well alright!

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  1. So you say you want a Revolution, well alright!

  2. What exactly is a revolution? • an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.

  3. Revolution • a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, especially one made suddenly and often accompanied by violence

  4. Revolution • a sudden, complete or marked change in something

  5. What Revolutions do you know about? Have you heard of any revolutions?

  6. What makes a revolution a revolution?

  7. New Ideas • Most, if not all, revolutions begin with the growth and spread of new ideas. • What new ideas are floating around today?

  8. Social Conflict • When one or more groups in society are in conflict with another group (or groups) • EX: Rich vs Poor, Young vs Old • 1% vs 99%

  9. Political Factors • Often revolutions begin when the ruling class fails to meet the needs of the people • Note: This does not need to actually be true – as long as the people believe they are not being treated fairly revolutionary ideas can grow.

  10. Economic Conditions • When economic times are tough people are more willing to demand drastic change. • Generally – the tougher the times- the more dramatic the change called for. • “When you ain’t got nothin’ you got nothin’ to lose.” Bob Dylan

  11. So let’s look at some modern day revolutions. • http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/mar/22/middle-east-protest-interactive-timeline

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