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Based on the dictionary definition here and the content of the video above, brainstorm all of the different reasons that revolutions could occur. Try to attach a one-word name to each type of revolution.
Based on the dictionary definition here and the content of the video above, brainstorm all of the different reasons that revolutions could occur. Try to attach a one-word name to each type of revolution.
What are revolutions and why do they happen?
What are revolutions and why do they happen?
“Revolution.” Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolution.
a: a sudden, radical, or complete change
a: a sudden, radical, or complete change
b: a fundamental change in a political organization especially: the overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed
b: a fundamental change in a political organization especially: the overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed
c: activity or movement designed to effect fundamental changes in the socioeconomic situation
c: activity or movement designed to effect fundamental changes in the socioeconomic situation
d: a fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something: a change of paradigm (the Copernican revolution)
d: a fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something: a change of paradigm (the Copernican revolution)
e: a changeover in use or preference especially in technology
e: a changeover in use or preference especially in technology
(the computer revolution, the foreign car revolution)
(the computer revolution, the foreign car revolution)
Picture matching:
Picture matching:
In pairs, go through the pictures on the left and discuss what type of revolution you think they might represent.
In pairs, go through the pictures on the left and discuss what type of revolution you think they might represent.
- Consider where and when the revolution may have taken place.
- If you are stuck, click below to see the options (not in order).
Types of revolutions: Add these to your notebook!
Types of revolutions: Add these to your notebook!
Cultural - Political - Religious - Social - Technological/industrial
Cultural - Political - Religious - Social - Technological/industrial
Political:
Political:
Political revolutions are a more common form of revolution and usually involve large groups of people acting to remove the existing government in a country. The French Revolution is an early example of a political revolution where there was a mass uprising against the monarchy. Political revolutions are often inspired by leaders and political groups who offer an alternative to what the system currently provides. Famous political revolutionaries include Fidel Castro and Vladimir Lennon.
Political revolutions are a more common form of revolution and usually involve large groups of people acting to remove the existing government in a country. The French Revolution is an early example of a political revolution where there was a mass uprising against the monarchy. Political revolutions are often inspired by leaders and political groups who offer an alternative to what the system currently provides. Famous political revolutionaries include Fidel Castro and Vladimir Lennon.
Religious:
Religious:
Revolutions can also occur when people either reject or embrace the role of religion in society. For example, the role of Islam increased in Iran after the revolution of 1979.
Revolutions can also occur when people either reject or embrace the role of religion in society. For example, the role of Islam increased in Iran after the revolution of 1979.
Technological/industrial:
Technological/industrial:
Technological advances can also create huge changes in societies. In recent years the expansion of digital communications into our everyday lives can be said to have revolutionized society. The industrial revolutions in Britain, France and other countries during the nineteenth century wree largely due to advances in technology that allowed tremendous change to occur.
Technological advances can also create huge changes in societies. In recent years the expansion of digital communications into our everyday lives can be said to have revolutionized society. The industrial revolutions in Britain, France and other countries during the nineteenth century wree largely due to advances in technology that allowed tremendous change to occur.
Cultural:
Cultural:
Cultural revolutions look to change the identity of culture in society. The most famous example of a cultural revolution is that which occurred in Mao's China during the 1960s and 1970s. Orchestrated by leaders of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the Cultural Revolution sought to change the values in society, often with force, using young people known as the Red Guard. It had a negative effect on China, pushing back economic and social progress. Other cultural revolutions have been more positive, for example the New Culture Movement of the 1910s in China which brought new freedoms and access to literature and gave people more intellectual freedom.
Cultural revolutions look to change the identity of culture in society. The most famous example of a cultural revolution is that which occurred in Mao's China during the 1960s and 1970s. Orchestrated by leaders of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the Cultural Revolution sought to change the values in society, often with force, using young people known as the Red Guard. It had a negative effect on China, pushing back economic and social progress. Other cultural revolutions have been more positive, for example the New Culture Movement of the 1910s in China which brought new freedoms and access to literature and gave people more intellectual freedom.
Social:
Social:
Social revolutions are mass movements to bring about some form of social change to a society. Examples of this have included the sexual revolution in the 1960s when people campaigned for greater choice over birth control, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) rights and availability of contraception. The Civil Rights Movement in the USA during this time and the Counterculture have also been described as social revolutions as they sought to bring about social change to improve people's lives, end discrimination or campaign against wars.
Social revolutions are mass movements to bring about some form of social change to a society. Examples of this have included the sexual revolution in the 1960s when people campaigned for greater choice over birth control, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) rights and availability of contraception. The Civil Rights Movement in the USA during this time and the Counterculture have also been described as social revolutions as they sought to bring about social change to improve people's lives, end discrimination or campaign against wars.
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