Revolution+Introduction

Revolution Introduction
Group Members:

Revolution:__

In the library: Briefly research your assigned revolution in history. Take notes on the following topics and be sure to cite your sources!

1. What events led to the revolution? Source:

2. Who wanted the revolution and why? Source:

3. What event triggered the revolution? Source:

4. What goal were the revolutionaries seeking to accomplish? Source:

5. Did they meet their goal? If so, how? Source:

Synthesis: Review your information. Respond to the following questions:

Why do you think revolutions occur?

What circumstances would lead people to overthrow the daily political and economical structure of their lives?

Class Discussion: Define revolution:

What circumstances, if any, do these revolutions have in common?

Overall, what sorts of goals were the revolutionaries seeking to accomplish?

In retrospect were the revolutions successful?