Roads to Revolution Introduction

Question 1

What is a revolution?

Answer 1

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Question 2

What is tragic necessity?

Answer 2

Something that has to happen for the greater good, but there will be negative consequences. Connected to historical perspective.

Question 3

3 Criteria to make a revolution.

Answer 3

1) People have to be upset with the status quo or see the need for a change.
2) There has to be a plan that seems better than the status quo.
3) The plan has to be put in action and change happens.
Note: If all 3 criteria aren’t met, it is just a rebellion.