REVOLUTIONS

Within your groups answer the following questions (7 min) What factors cause revolutions? How would the Renaissance, Reformations, the invention of the printing press, Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment Era lead to a social, political, or economic revolution?

causes of a revolution The Enlightenment Freedom, logic, progress, hope, and tolerance sparked change in people Unpopular method of rule Absolutism Economic Distress Excessive taxation, inflation, and poor living conditions led people to rage Social Injustice People or classes being treated unfairly Religious intolerance People’s religion being suppressed Nationalism This results in a nation desiring to be the best and independent

"Anatomy of Revolution" by Crane Brinton Crane Brinton's famous work entitled "Anatomy of Revolution" published in 1965, is comparative history of the English, American, French and Russian revolutions.  Crane looks at the similarities and differences between these revolutions in order to come up with what he titles "The Anatomy of Revolution."  The following is a summary of Crane's Anatomy

As you watch the video, jot down the actions of society in each stage of the revolution

FEVER MODEL OF REVOLUTION Recovery

In a revolution, this stage would involve the political, social, intellectual, or economic causes. In some cases, these causes could fester for many years before showing themselves in the form of actual revolutionary action. Recovery

In a revolution, this stage would be the first to involve direct action resulting from the social, political, intellectual, or economic causes of the incubation stage. This stage might involve the publication of works calling for a change, street level riots by the common people, or more direct attempts at changing the society. Recovery

In a revolution, this stage would be the make or break part of the struggle. It may involve conflict where sides for and against the revolution compete. This competition could take the form of debate or full-scale war. Successful revolutions survive this stage. Those that do not are usually considered failed rebellions. Crisis Stage Recovery

In a revolution, this stage would involve recovering from the extreme disruptions of the crisis stage. In general, the political, social, intellectual, or economic causes of the revolution must be addressed in some way, though not necessarily to the satisfaction of all revolutionaries. Recovery

Case Studies: Was it a revolution? Your group will be assigned a revolution to examine. Your responsibility is to gather information about your assigned revolution. Identify the 4 stages of Brinton’s Anatomy of a Revolution. Also answer the questions below after your research is complete. You will be presenting this information, so be prepared! Did the ideals of the revolution change as its leadership changed? Were the original goals of the revolution achieved?  At what point?  Were these achievements conserved? Which social classes gained most from the revolution?  Which lost?  Did the original ruling group or individuals from this group return to power? How was the old political, social, and economic order of society [Ancient Regime] changed as a result of the revolution?