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What is a revolution?
What is a revolution, and what drives one? This entry maps the elements set out across positions — upheaval and the overthrow of an old order, accumulated grievances, a triggering crisis, the power of ideas, and the divisions that follow victory.
Position 1 of 8
Read this position →Revolutions significant change and upheaval
Position 2 of 8
Read this position →Revolutions are driven by people and groups inspired by hope
Position 3 of 8
Read this position →Revolutionaries attempt to change or overthrow the old order while the old order strives to maintain its power
Position 4 of 8
Read this position →Revolutions develop after a long accumulation of grievances and dissatisfaction
Position 5 of 8
Read this position →Every revolution is triggered by at least one short-term event or crisis
Position 6 of 8
Read this position →Ideas play a critical part in all revolutions
Position 7 of 8
Read this position →In the timeline of every revolution, there are critical moments when revolutionaries come into direct confrontation with the forces of the old regime
Position 8 of 8
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