Revolution

From High School Online Collaborative Writing

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To overthrow or overrule a government and replace it with another.he overthrow of a government by those who are governed

A sudden or drastic change, or a turning point in social or political institutions.

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"On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille launched the French revolution."

"The hatian Revolution and its Impact on the Americas"-Michel Rolf Trouillot

"If man does find the solution for world peace it will be the most revolutionary reversal of his record we have ever known." [George C. Marshall http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/George_C._Marshall] (1880-1959)

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[[Image:Taking of the Bastille, revolution.jpg|thumb|right|This picture shows burning buildings, men fighting with guns. Men killing eacgh other with bricks, guns, and spears.Buildings collasping.

This photograph represents revolution because it shows how this particular type of people feel about this situation and how they resent it. They are obviously against it and are revoluting against it.

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