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A '''revolt''' refers to rebellion against an established authority. The term can be used broadly or specifically. Some historians use "revolt" to refer to non-revolutionary changes in governments, defining [[revolution]] as a complete change in the political and economic system, rather than just a change in leadership.
A '''revolt''' refers to rebellion against an established authority. Some historians use "revolt" to refer to an attempt--usually unsuccessful to change the government or its main policies, while defining [[revolution]] as a deeper, successful change in the political and economic system.
see [[Tax revolt]]
==Further reading==
* Gurr, Ted Robert. ''Why Men Rebel'' (1970)
[[category:political Terms]]
[[category:political Terms]]