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What is a REVOLUTION??? A revolution is a relatively sudden and absolutely drastic change The change may be social or political Over a short or long period of time May be led by the majority of the people or a small group of “revolutionaries”
Sources: wikipedia.com. From Revolution to Reconstruction: Essays.
Over a short or long period of time. May be led by the majority of the people or a small group of revolutionaries
In a general sense, a rebellion is a refusal to accept authority. Ranging from ignoring cultural norms to attempting to destroy an established authority. Synonyms: Resistance, uprising, insurrection, revolt, mutiny, insurgency.
He lived from American born, Oxford educated Harvard professor. Originally published in 1932, revised in This was his most famous work.
In The Anatomy of a Revolution, he compared the dynamics of revolutionary movements to the progress of a fever.
It is something to be avoided. It is something to be cured if it occurs. However… [Revolution] in itself is a good thing… for the organism that survives it… The revolution destroys wicked people and harmful useless institutions.
The symptoms. The fever itself. The break of the fever.
People from all social classes unhappy. People angry by unacceptable restrictions. People begin to think of themselves as social classes, and there is growing bitterness between the classes. The government does not respond to the needs of the society. Some of the leaders join opposition groups. The government is unable to rally support. The government is broke (has to tax heavily)
Complaint. Desire to change. Frustration with Government response. Organize to affect change. Overreaction from authority. Decision to protest.
Action against system. Commitment to violence. Police State To the Streets- Self Sacrifice. REVOLUTION.
Did the ideals of the revolution change as its leadership changed Were the original goals achieved Which social classes gained the most from the revolution Did the ruling group or individuals from this group return to power
How is the word revolution used in everyday life
What do you think about these
What role does propaganda play in all of this
Strategies for a Successful Revolution
What are we fighting for For example: We are starving We are tired of your taxes and arbitrary rules You are rich off the backs of our labors Information is power and I want some of that
Get the word out via: Published materials-books, handbills, pamphlets. Mass meetings. Electronic media.
Money. Troops. Supplies for troops. Other followers. Leadership (political, military)
‘Hearts and Minds’ theory of change leads to success. Not all will be ‘with us’. What will we do with them
When we win a few, what are we going to do then Who’s the boss What are the plans for the future of our revolution Afghanistan & Iraq. Vietnam.