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Political Change

Explore the definitions and examples of civil wars, revolutions, and coup d'etats in global history, from England's War of the Roses to the Iranian Revolution. Understand the different methods and outcomes of political change.

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Political Change

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  1. Political Change Political Change

  2. You only have to copy down the following definitions as they appear in the PowerPoint. Look at the examples to understand the concepts.: Civil War Revolution Coup D’etat Reform

  3. Civil War • Unsuccessful attempt to overthrow an existing government, involving a violent war fought between opposing forces within the same country. • The two sides can receive outside support from other countries. • The conflict may take a long time, and involve periods when the fighting stops.

  4. Famous Civil War • 1455-1485 • England • War of the Roses • House of York & House of Lancaster battle for English throne

  5. Famous Civil War • 1642-1652 • English Civil War

  6. Famous Civil War • 1861-1865 • American Civil War • South was unsuccessful in their attempt to form the Confederate States of America

  7. Famous Civil War • 1936-1939 • Spanish Civil War • Spanish Fascists with the help of Italian & German troops defeated the Republican army that included British & American liberals and Russian Communists.

  8. Famous Civil War • 1991-2001 • Yugoslavia • Serbs, Croats, and Muslims fought for control of Bosnia • Genocide of Muslims

  9. Famous Civil War • 1990-1994 • Rwanda • The Hutu and Tutsi fought for control of the government • Millions were slaughtered in the genocide.

  10. Famous Civil War • 2004-present • Iraq • Sunni and Shiite groups fight for control of the country • Kurds and other minorities seek independence.

  11. Revolution • Successful attempt to overthrow an existing government, aimed at changing the political and social structures as well as the leadership of a country. • Based on a desire to end perceived wrongs in the country. • The changes made are often based on philosophical ideas .

  12. Famous Revolution • 1776 • American Revolution • Declaration of Independence

  13. Famous Revolution • 1789 • French Revolution • Liberty,Equality, Fraternity • Declaration of the Rights of Man

  14. Famous Revolution • 1804 • Haitian Revolution • Plantation slaves overthrew the French colonial government & declared their freedom & independence.

  15. Famous Revolution • 1917 • Russian Revolution • Tsar is deposed by the Provisional Government. • Bolsheviks seized power in a coup. • Civil War broke out. • The Reds defeat the Whites & created the 1st Communist state.

  16. Famous Revolution • 1949 • Chinese Revolution • Mao Zedong & the Peoples Liberation Army defeated the Nationalists.

  17. Famous Revolution • 1979 • Iranian Revolution • Religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the Shah of Iran • Created Muslim theocracy.

  18. Coup d’etat • Quick, illegal takeover of the government of a country by a small group of conspirators within the country. • Can be violent or non-violent. • It’s success depends on speed and surprise. • It results in rule by a dictator. • It’s often staged by military groups: a military coup.

  19. Famous Coup d’etat • 1653 • Oliver Cromwell dissolved Parliament • Became Lord Protector

  20. Famous Coup d’etat • 1688 • England • Glorious Revolution • James II overthrown • Replaced by William & Mary

  21. Famous Coup d’etat • 1799 • France • Napoleon • 18 de Brumaire Coup • 1804 • Crowned himself Emperor

  22. Famous Coup d’etat • 1851 • France • Louis Napoleon • Dissolved parliament • Declared himself Emperor

  23. Mexico , Venezuela, & Brazil • 1899 • 1908 • 1945 • 1948 • 1958 • 1992, failed • 2002, failed • 1823 • 1840 • 1889 • 1891 • 1930 • 1937 • 1938, failed • 1955, • 1959, failed • 1964 • 1829 • 1832 • 1839 • 1854 • 1864 • 1913 • 1920 • 1935 • 1940, failed

  24. Famous Coup d’etat • 1917 • Russia • Bolsheviks seized power during Russian Revolution • Lenin became dictator • Stalin replaced him in 1924

  25. Famous Coup d’etat • 1922 • Italy • Mussolini & his Blackshirts marched on Rome • Became IL Duce

  26. Famous Coup d’etat • 1923 • Germany • Hitler is jailed in failed Beer Hall Putch • 1933 he became The Fuhrer

  27. Famous Coup d’etat • 1943 • Argentina • Juan Peron seized power • With the help of his wife Eva • Evita

  28. Famous Coup d’etat • 1969 • Libya • Omar Qadhafi overthrew monarchy

  29. Famous Coup d’etat • 1979 • Iraq • Saddam Hussein

  30. Reform • The gradual process of change within the established legal institution, that is aimed at preserving but improving the existing government. • Most reform groups are non-violent, but can turn violent especially when reformers are attacked by their opponents or the government. • Reform movements take several years to make an impact. • Once change is made it is usually permanent.

  31. Famous Reform Movement • 1838-1848 • England • Chartist Movement • Demanded universal male suffrage • Secret Ballot • Parliamentary Reforms

  32. Famous Reform Movement • Abolition of Slavery • England, 1811-1830 • United States, 820-1865 • Brazil, 1858-1878

  33. Famous Reform Movement • Suffragettes • Voting Rights for Women • 1848-1925 • England & United States

  34. Famous Reform Movement • 1950’s-1970’s • Civil Rights Movement • Equal rights for African Americans. • Also Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Women, etc. • Nonviolent Civil Disobedience

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