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revolution
forcible overthrow of government through mass mobilization for social justice to make new political institutions
two great visions shaping our views of revolution
heroic, where masses are raised up by leaders who guide them to overthrow unjust rulers, enabling people to gain freedom; an opposing one, where revolutions are eruptions of popular anger that make chaos, bringing unwanted death.
what revolutions are not
peasant revolts, grain riots, strikes, social and reform movements, coup d’etats, and civil wars
rebellion
any act that refuses to recognize the authority of existing government; although not every _____ that succeeds leads to revolution. all institutions for example, can remain the same
where do revolutions occur most often?
middle-income countries, rather than the poorest nations
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