Revolutions of the World

The Bill of Rights 1689 was important in England's constitutional tradition. For exams connect it with the power of Parliament.

After the Glorious Revolution royal power was limited and Parliament became stronger. For exams connect it with constitutional monarchy.

The Young Turk movement was linked with constitutional rule in the Ottoman Empire. For exams place it in the background of Turkish reforms.

Ataturk was linked with the creation and reforms of modern Turkey. For exams connect him with the Turkish Republic.

The Arab Spring is considered to have begun with events in Tunisia. For exams remember it as an example of modern mass movements.

The Arab Spring showed demands for political reform freedom and rights. For exams treat it as a modern mass movement.

The People Power Revolution was linked with opposition to Marcos rule. For exams remember the Philippines and people's movement together.

The People Power Revolution is famous as a peaceful mass movement. For exams connect it with public participation.

The Orange Revolution was linked with electoral politics and mass movement in Ukraine. For exams remember the color and country together.

The Rose Revolution is counted among color revolutions. For exams remember rose and Georgia together.

Democratic rights were a major demand in Nepal's people's movements. For exams connect people's movement with political participation.

A color or symbol gives identity and unity to the movement. For exams remember symbols in color revolutions.

A political revolution can change power or system of government. For exams connect political result with government.

A social revolution can change social structure and rights. For exams connect social change with rights.

A revolution is generally linked with broad change in a system. For exams see the depth and impact of change.

Ideology gives a revolution purpose and support. For exams remember both slogans and ideas.

Slogans spread people's demands and ideas easily. For exams connect slogans with the related revolution.

A revolution’s success is judged by whether it produced real and lasting changes in government, rights, laws, or social structure. Rainfall, the number of birds, or preferred colours do not indicate its outcomes. Exam tip: Along with the causes of a revolution, revise its political and social results.

A country year leader and result chart helps remember revolutions quickly. For exams make a short comparison table.

Correctly matching the country and revolution reduces confusion. For exams remember country first then year and leader.