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Revolution(s)

History

What is a Revolution?

Lesson 1

History

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

What is a Revolution?

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

Learning outcomesBy the end of the lesson, you will:
  • know key vocabulary linked to revolution
  • be able to define the concept of revolution and differentiate it from other concepts such as rebellion, coup, reform, etc.

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

Activity

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Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

Mini-lecture

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Etymology
  • Revolutio = a turn around

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Etymology
  • Revolutio = a turn around
  • 15th century = political meaning

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Common elements of revolutions

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Common elements of revolutions
  • Change of regime

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Common elements of revolutions
  • Change of regime
  • Mass mobilization

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Common elements of revolutions
  • Change of regime
  • Mass mobilization
  • Non-institutional actions

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Different types of revolutions

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Different types of revolutions
  • Political revolutions

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Different types of revolutions
  • Political revolutions
  • Social revolutions

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Different types of revolutions
  • Political revolutions
  • Social revolutions
  • Slow revolutions

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Different types of revolutions
  • Political revolutions
  • Social revolutions
  • Slow revolutions
  • Peaceful revolutions

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

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Conclusion

Transition...

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

Activity

Charles Tilly, a famous American historian, studied many revolutions. He said we can distinguish four categories:

  • coup d’état
  • civil war
  • revolt
  • great revolution

Lesson 1: What is a Revolution?

Activity

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Conclusion