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'''1.'''Answer 1: What! Five words or less?

'''1.'''Answer 1: What! Five words or less?

Answer 2: I think I did well.

Answer 2: I think I did well.

'''2.'''The [[religious]] [[war]]s in [[England]] led to two desires, that for religious [[freedom]], and that for freedom in general, including less power by the oppressive monarchs and state [[church]]. As England persecuted non-[[Anglican]]s and experienced several decades of violence, the Pilgrims (and others) desiring self-government and religious freedom began to migrate to [[America]], laying the groundwork for the new and freer American nation.

'''2.'''The [[religious]] [[war]]s in [[England]] led to two desires, that for religious [[freedom]], and that for freedom in general, including less power by the oppressive monarchs and state [[church]]. As England persecuted non-[[Anglican]]s and experienced several decades of violence, the Pilgrims (and others) desiring self-government and religious freedom began to migrate to [[America]], laying the groundwork for the new and freer American nation.

'''3.'''The [[French Revolution]]’s premise was good. As in the [[American Revolution]], the French people revolted against the oppressive and careless ruling class or monarchy, which restricted freedom and lived decadently based on high [[tax]]es. The problems with the French Revolution were that it was not founded in Christianity or belief in God, and that it lacked a good structure or strong leader, like the Continental Congress and [[George Washington]]. While America’s War for Independence was managed by these, no one managed the [[anarchy]] that France descended into during the [[Reign of Terror]].

'''3.'''The [[French Revolution]]’s premise was good. As in the [[American Revolution]], the French people revolted against the oppressive and careless ruling class or monarchy, which restricted freedom and lived decadently based on high [[tax]]es. The problems with the French Revolution were that it was not founded in Christianity or belief in God, and that it lacked a good structure or strong leader, like the Continental Congress and [[George Washington]]. While America’s War for Independence was managed by these, no one managed the [[anarchy]] that France descended into during the [[Reign of Terror]].

'''4.'''The Haitian Revolution was really a well-managed [[slave]] rebellion, which defeated France while it was pressed for money. Unfortunately, the Haitian Revolution failed to create a stable government or much better conditions.

'''4.'''The Haitian Revolution was really a well-managed [[slave]] rebellion, which defeated France while it was pressed for money. Unfortunately, the Haitian Revolution failed to create a stable government or much better conditions.

'''5.'''Actually, while revolutions became more common due to the [[Enlightenment]] idea of the social contract and the greater proliferation of harsh and absolutist rulers, I think at least the idea, if not the action, existed hundreds of years earlier. For example, [[Polybius]], a Greek historian in the 100s BC, expanded on the theory of [[Anacyclosis]], which actually began with Plato and Aristotle. It asserts that society begins with a [[monarchy]], which eventually becomes a tyranny. Then, the upper class takes over the [[government]] and institutes an [[aristocracy]]. This in turn becomes corrupt and turns into an [[oligarchy]], and finally the people revolt and establish [[democracy]]. Thus, the idea of the people revolting against an oppresive government and instituting their own existed even before Christ.

 

'''5.'''Actually, while revolutions became more common due to the [[Enlightenment]] idea of the social contract and the greater proliferation of harsh and absolutist rulers, I think at least the idea, if not the action, existed hundreds of years earlier. For example, [[Polybius]], a Greek historian in the 100s BC, expanded on the theory of [[Anacyclosis]], which actually began with Plato and Aristotle. It asserts that society begins with a [[monarchy]], which eventually becomes a tyranny. Then, the upper class takes over the [[government]] and institutes an [[aristocracy]]. This in turn becomes corrupt and turns into an [[oligarchy]], and finally the people revolt and establish [[democracy]]. Thus, the idea of the people revolting against an oppressive government and instituting their own existed even before Christ.

The Peasant Revolts in [[Europe]] during the late [[Middle Ages]] consisted of peasants revolting against lords and aristocrats for a variety of reasons, including taxes. In [[China]], various dynasties and emperors were deposed by peasant revolts. While the revolts in China never established a new form of government, they demonstrated that people realized when their freedom or quality of life was being infringed on by the government, and often acted upon that.

The Peasant Revolts in [[Europe]] during the late [[Middle Ages]] consisted of peasants revolting against lords and aristocrats for a variety of reasons, including taxes. In [[China]], various dynasties and emperors were deposed by peasant revolts. While the revolts in China never established a new form of government, they demonstrated that people realized when their freedom or quality of life was being infringed on by the government, and often acted upon that.

Why were revolutions so common during the Age of Revolution? Perhaps the [[Greek]] theories on revolution were not discovered again until the Rennaisance, and not popularized and expanded upon until the Enlightenment. But the point is that the Age of Revolution did not invent revolution.

Why were revolutions so common during the Age of Revolution? Perhaps the [[Greek]] theories on revolution were not discovered again until the Renaissance, and not popularized and expanded upon until the Enlightenment. But the point is that the Age of Revolution did not invent revolution.

 

'''Honors'''

'''Honors'''

A politician can also influence the people, such as in the case of [[Barack Obama]] creating the peoples’ desire for “change.” But because this was a created and ''unsubstantiated'' rhetorical device, it did not last past election day, while the ideas that develop in the collective national mind are much more influential.

A politician can also influence the people, such as in the case of [[Barack Obama]] creating the peoples’ desire for “change.” But because this was a created and ''unsubstantiated'' rhetorical device, it did not last past election day, while the ideas that develop in the collective national mind are much more influential.

'''4.'''The basic idea behind a revolution is that the government is accountable to the people, and that when the government oversteps its authority, the people have a right to change it. While it was a revolutionary idea, this “Social contract” theory makes sense, since it is true that all people inherantly have equal rights. This is in fact a Christian idea; Jesus invited the poor and the crippled and the lepers to the dinner table, unrightfully reserved for the rich. One Bible verse which could implicate the theory of revolution is Matthew 22:21, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s….”  However, Christ did not condemn wealth or private ownership, and thus not all money actually is Caesar’s. In fact, Caesar all-too-often takes more than his share. When this happens, Caesar is not receiving what is his, but taking what is not his. In this verse, implicit ''support'' for revolution can be found, as the verse implies that Caesar’s power is not unlimited.

 

'''4.'''The basic idea behind a revolution is that the government is accountable to the people, and that when the government oversteps its authority, the people have a right to change it. While it was a revolutionary idea, this “Social contract” theory makes sense, since it is true that all people inherently have equal rights. This is in fact a Christian idea; Jesus invited the poor and the crippled and the lepers to the dinner table, unrightfully reserved for the rich. One Bible verse which could implicate the theory of revolution is Matthew 22:21, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s….”  However, Christ did not condemn wealth or private ownership, and thus not all money actually is Caesar’s. In fact, Caesar all-too-often takes more than his share. When this happens, Caesar is not receiving what is his, but taking what is not his. In this verse, implicit ''support'' for revolution can be found, as the verse implies that Caesar’s power is not unlimited.

 

 

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