Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Aim: What is a Revolution?

Do Now: Please copy quotes:

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mohandas Gandhi

A revolution is a struggle to the death between the future and the past.
Fidel Castro
 
1. In your own words what do these quotes mean.
2. Please list and explain as many kinds of revolutions as you can.

What is a problem?

 Define:
1. Political
2. Economic
3. Social

Major Causes of Revolutions

1. lack of rights -


2. unequal distribution of wealth -


3. lack of freedom -


4. heavy taxes -


5. unfair treatment -

Task 2: What are the five conditions necessary for a revolution to take place?

Five A's necessary for Revolution to occur
1. At least two opposing sides
2. Access to weapons
3. Aims expressed in a slogan
4. Accomplished leaders
5. Ailments present socially, economically, and politically

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