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A revolution is a drastic change that usually occurs relatively quickly. This may be a change in the social or political institutions over a relatively short period of time, or a major change in its culture or economy. Some revolutions are led by the majority of the populace of a nation, others by a small band of revolutionaries. Compare rebellion.
Etymology
The word derives from Late Latin revolutio "a revolving," from Latin revolvere "turn, roll back". It entered English, from Old French révolution, in 1390, originally only apllied to celestial bodies. Only c. 1450 it was generalid as any "instance of great change in affairs"; the presently domnant political meaning is first recorded 1600, again following French, and was especially applied to the expulsion of the Stuart king James II of England in 1688 and transfer of sovereignty to William and Mary. Revolutionary as a noun is first attested 1850, from the adjective.
Social and political revolutions
Political revolutions are often characterized by violence, and vast changes in power structures that can often result in further institutionalized violence, as in the Russian and French revolutions (with the "Purges" and "the Terror", respectively). A political revolution is the forcible replacement of one set of rulers with another (as happened in France and Russia), while a social revolution is the fundamental change in the social structure of a society, such as the Protestant Reformation or the Renaissance. However, blurring the line between these two categories, most political revolutions wish to carry out social revolutions, and they have basic philosophical or social underpinnings which drive them. The most common revolutions with such underpinnings in the modern world have been liberal revolutions and communist revolutions, with the occasional nationalist revolution. In contrast, a coup d'état often seeks to change nothing more than the current ruler. More on [ Revolution ]
American Revolution :: Wars and Conflicts
Heading off for a morning talk with the Sons of the American Revolution about conflict resolution and communcation related to being mayor.
kaidegner (kaidegner) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:10:33 -0000
Heading off for a morning talk with the Sons of the American Revolution about conflict resolution and communcation related to being mayor.
Daughters of the revolution, carry back your sons
tri_sarahtops (Sarah) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:37:18 -0000
Daughters of the revolution, carry back your sons
#2news: A.D.Gridley of Staten Island says that He and his Sons&Daughters of the Revolution R planning a little... http://ff.im/cD3s7
alduffy (Al Duffy) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:30:57 -0000
#2news: A.D.Gridley of Staten Island says that He and his Sons&Daughters of the Revolution R planning a little... http://ff.im/cD3s7
SHOUT OUT TO THE BETA NU BRUHS, SONS OF GABE, THE HOUSE THAT CHAPMAN BUILT! NU AMENIANS OF MERENPTAH'S REVOLUTION...WHAT UP?!
REECEY_WARBUCKZ (Maurice Stewart) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:15:42 -0000
SHOUT OUT TO THE BETA NU BRUHS, SONS OF GABE, THE HOUSE THAT CHAPMAN BUILT! NU AMENIANS OF MERENPTAH'S REVOLUTION...WHAT UP?!
Inducted as a member, Sons of the American Revolution today. My coolness knows no bounds!
MattDole (Matt Dole) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:26:24 -0000
Inducted as a member, Sons of the American Revolution today. My coolness knows no bounds!
RT @VoteConnor: off to Simpsonville this morning to meet with my fellow members of the SC Sons of the American Revolution.
joshua144 (joshua144) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:29:51 -0000
RT @VoteConnor: off to Simpsonville this morning to meet with my fellow members of the SC Sons of the American Revolution.
The General Society, Sons of the Revolution - National fraternal society based upon direct lineage to a patriot who served in a military capacity or in a position that would have been considered treason to monarchy of Great Britain in promoting the cause of American independence during the American Revolution 1776-1783. Provides listing of state societies, programs, officers, and membership.
Sons of the Revolution - State of Pennsylvania - Instituted 1888 in Philadelphia, PA as a SOR state society for the descendants of American Revolutionary War officers, soldiers, and patriots. Information on the Pennsylvania Society Color Guard, society programs, membership, history, and links.
Meta Description: [ The official website of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution ]
Sons of the Revolution - State of California - Offering extensive information on the American Revolution and colonial history including photos and listing of the colonial flags, colonial uniforms, the Stars and Stripes, Revolutionary War battle chronologies and statistics. Also includes information on membership requirements, programs, and links.
Meta Description: [ #1 site on the American Revolution and Colonial History: Sons of the Revolution site packed with 100s of colonial flags, colonial uniforms, the Stars and Stripes, battle chronologies and statistics. ]
Sons of the Revolution - State of Indiana - Listing of Indiana and Illinois member ancestors, history, membership forms and applications, society objectives, and links.
Sons of the Revolution - State of Michigan - Provides membership information and contacts, meetings, and links.
Sons of the Revolution - State of North Carolina - Provides information on history the society, qualifications for membership, purpose and objectives, and links.
Meta Description: [ Our organization is dedicated to the memory of those who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American People. ]
Sons of the Revolution - State of Tennessee - SOR state society offering membership information, society programs and projects, scholarships, online photographs of Revolutionary War documents, calendar of events, and links.
Sons of the Revolution - State of Wisconsin - State society founded in 1875. Provides membership requirements and forms, lectures, programs, history of society, officers, and related links.
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