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REVOLUTIONS
OF THE
WORLD
We The People
Some Have Said…
"Those who make peaceful revolution
impossible will make violent revolution
inevitable“-JFK
"When the truth is buried underground it grows, it
chokes, it gathers such an explosive force that on the
day it bursts out, it blows up everything“
- Emile Zola
Defining Terms
Revolution
an overthrow or repudiation and
the thorough replacement of an
established government or
political system by the people
governed.
What is a Revolution
• Change can take many forms, but change is
often met with criticism and resistance
• To understand the revolution
– You must understand the message
• To understand the message
– You must understand the ingredients that
surrounded the birth of the revolution
When do they Occur
• Political Revolutions usually occur
– When an outspoken leader provides a point in
which the people voice their complaints
– Tensions between opposing parties reach a boiling
point and their emotions are unleashed through a
major event
– Major events might include the assassination of a
political leader, protests and terrorist acts
Outcome of Revolutions
• Whether successful or not revolutions always
bring about decisive change in government
therefore achieving the main goal of the
revolution
• If the change is not satisfactory chances are
events will repeat themselves towards a new
revolution
So Basically…
• Revolution is a tool for the people
• An ineffective government will definitely
come under criticism
• If the will of the people is not being followed
then a government, no matter how strong, will
fall under its own corruption
Check for Understanding
1. What is a revolution?
2. What are some reasons as to why revolutions come about?
REVOLUTIONS
OF THE
WORLD
What is Needed in a Revolution
Violation of Human Rights
• Presence of human rights
– protects people from any form of abuse
– Gives each person freedom, a voice in society and
to the right to live peacefully
– Assures equality for all people
• A violation of these rights creates chaos within
oneself that eventually affects society
Anybody who moves towards the abolishment of such rights is guilty of
taking advantage of others.This is usually brought about by the desire for
power
Failure of Government to Meet the
Demands of the People
• Main role of any government is to serve and
lead its sovereign people towards improvement
which can only be achieved through proper
communication with the people its supposed to
serve
Failure of Government to Meet the
Demands of the People
• The failure of the government comes when it
no longer sees the people as its top priority
• This usually happens when the leaders put
themselves first and work in order to attain
their personal goals
A Want for Freedom
• This is the common yearning of those who fall
victim under abuse
• When ones plea upon being violated is not
heard, these people are most likely to protest
Unanimous Realization of the Need for
Major Change
• This is the essence that motivates any revolution
• Reform is the key word
• Revolution may choose as its object a political transformation, social transformation or a simple change of powerful groups in their attempt to restore the social foundations of political power
Unity
• Unity is accomplished when one looks at what
the revolting body has in common as opposed
to their differences
Check for Understanding
1. What is needed for a revolution?
REVOLUTIONS
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WORLD
For a Revolution to Begin
To Begin a Revolution You Need
• At least two opposing sides
• Access to weapons
• Aims expressed in a slogan
• Accomplished Leaders
• Social/Economic/Political Problems
– Lack of rights
– Unequal distribution of wealth
– Lack of freedom
– Heavy taxes
– Unfair treatment
REVOLUTIONS
OF THE
WORLD
For a Revolution to be Successful
Define Aim
• The aims of the Revolution need to be defined
usually in the form of a slogan
– Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
– No taxation without representation
Leaders
• The leaders must have a social and educational
background that allows them to hold the
subsequent government together
• They must be able to produce a framework and a
coalition for a new government
• The degree of the opposition can’t be too great, or
too strong, or the revolution will continue
Check for Understanding
1. What is needed for a revolution to be successful?