You only have to copy down the following definitions as they appear in the PowerPoint. Look at the examples to understand the concepts.: Civil War Revolution Coup D’etat Reform
Civil War Unsuccessful attempt to overthrow an existing government, involving a violent war fought between opposing forces within the same country. –The two sides can receive outside support from other countries. –The conflict may take a long time, and involve periods when the fighting stops.
Famous Civil War England War of the Roses House of York & House of Lancaster battle for English throne
Famous Civil War English Civil War
Famous Civil War American Civil War South was unsuccessful in their attempt to form the Confederate States of America
Famous Civil War Spanish Civil War Spanish Fascists with the help of Italian & German troops defeated the Republican army that included British & American liberals and Russian Communists.
Famous Civil War Yugoslavia Serbs, Croats, and Muslims fought for control of Bosnia Genocide of Muslims
Famous Civil War Rwanda The Hutu and Tutsi fought for control of the government Millions were slaughtered in the genocide.
Famous Civil War 2004-present Iraq Sunni and Shiite groups fight for control of the country Kurds and other minorities seek independence.
Revolution Successful attempt to overthrow an existing government, aimed at changing the political and social structures as well as the leadership of a country. –Based on a desire to end perceived wrongs in the country. –The changes made are often based on philosophical ideas.
Famous Revolution 1776 American Revolution Declaration of Independence
Famous Revolution 1789 French Revolution Liberty,Equality, Fraternity Declaration of the Rights of Man
Famous Revolution 1804 Haitian Revolution Plantation slaves overthrew the French colonial government & declared their freedom & independence.
Famous Revolution 1917 Russian Revolution Tsar is deposed by the Provisional Government. Bolsheviks seized power in a coup. Civil War broke out. The Reds defeat the Whites & created the 1 st Communist state.
Famous Revolution 1949 Chinese Revolution Mao Zedong & the Peoples Liberation Army defeated the Nationalists.
Famous Revolution 1979 Iranian Revolution Religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the Shah of Iran Created Muslim theocracy.
Coup d’etat Quick, illegal takeover of the government of a country by a small group of conspirators within the country. –Can be violent or non-violent. –It’s success depends on speed and surprise. –It results in rule by a dictator. –It’s often staged by military groups: a military coup.
Famous Coup d’etat 1653 Oliver Cromwell dissolved Parliament Became Lord Protector
Famous Coup d’etat 1688 England Glorious Revolution James II overthrown Replaced by William & Mary
Famous Coup d’etat 1799 France Napoleon 18 de Brumaire Coup 1804 Crowned himself Emperor
Famous Coup d’etat 1851 France Louis Napoleon Dissolved parliament Declared himself Emperor
Mexico, Venezuela, & Brazil , failed , failed 2002, failed , failed 1955, 1959, failed 1964
Famous Coup d’etat 1917 Russia Bolsheviks seized power during Russian Revolution Lenin became dictator Stalin replaced him in 1924
Famous Coup d’etat 1922 Italy Mussolini & his Blackshirts marched on Rome Became IL Duce
Famous Coup d’etat 1923 Germany Hitler is jailed in failed Beer Hall Putch 1933 he became The Fuhrer
Famous Coup d’etat 1943 Argentina Juan Peron seized power With the help of his wife Eva Evita
Famous Coup d’etat 1969 Libya Omar Qadhafi overthrew monarchy
Famous Coup d’etat 1979 Iraq Saddam Hussein
Reform The gradual process of change within the established legal institution, that is aimed at preserving but improving the existing government. –Most reform groups are non-violent, but can turn violent especially when reformers are attacked by their opponents or the government. –Reform movements take several years to make an impact. –Once change is made it is usually permanent.
Famous Reform Movement England Chartist Movement Demanded universal male suffrage Secret Ballot Parliamentary Reforms
Famous Reform Movement Abolition of Slavery England, United States, Brazil,
Famous Reform Movement Suffragettes Voting Rights for Women England & United States
Famous Reform Movement 1950’s-1970’s Civil Rights Movement Equal rights for African Americans. Also Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Women, etc. Nonviolent Civil Disobedience