Sneak-peek: Revolutions

What causes a revolution?
There are several factors that may lead to a revolution--rarely is there only 1 cause. Often there are underlying factors.  

Consider the story of Alphonse the Camel -- was this not true for poor Alphonse's death? Revolutions are similar...it is not always caused by the final straw.

Let's take a look at a modern-day revolution to see how it began and what underlying factors may have been present that contributed to the start:

• Mohamed Bouazizi: The Spark that Ignited the Arab Spring (the globalist)
• ​The Arab Spring: A Year of Revolution (NPR)

And more recently...
Evo Morales and Bolivia (the Guardian, 18 Nov. 2019)

HW: Read Human Story CH. 13
Read The Human Story, Chapter 13. Take notes on some of the revolutionary changes it addresses (hint: there are several revolutions mentioned in this chapter). 

Use the guiding questions to decide what is worth taking notes on:

• WHAT IS A REVOLUTION?
• WHAT ARE SOME CAUSES OF REVOLUTIONS?
• WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF REVOLUTIONS IN HISTORY?​
• WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES (INTENDED & UNINTENDED) OF REVOLUTIONS?

​Remember, only take notes on information that helps you answer the questions.