The 4 Stages of a Revolution
It is theorized that all revolutions will experience 4 distinct stages. Examine the 4 stages below and determine if it relates to the French Revolution.
Stage 1:
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increasing dissatisfaction with the Old regime, spontaneous acts of protest and violence, overthrow of government.
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Stage 2:
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honeymoon with moderate new government
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Stage 3:
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takeover of the extremists, loss of individualism, the government becomes violent and excessive
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Stage 4:
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reestablishment of some sort of equilibrium, rights, etc., usually under a “strongman”
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When choosing your revolution to complete the summative assessment for this unit, evaluate whether or not your chosen revolution experienced the '4 stages of a revolution'.