Revolutions of the World

When support of security forces weakens a dictatorship can become vulnerable. For exams identify the bases of power.

Economic hardship and political restrictions formed the base of the movement. For exams write multiple causes of modern movements.

In color revolutions questions of vote and legitimacy were important. For exams see the link between elections and mass movement.

The Green Revolution increased production but all regions did not benefit equally. For exams write both benefits and limits.

Control and access to information became important power in modern society. For exams understand the social meaning of digital change.

Many revolutions have different contexts yet similar types of discontent. For exams write both similarities and differences.

Understanding slogans clarifies causes and public demands. For exams write the meaning of slogans.

A constitution gives an institutional framework after revolution. For exams treat constitution as an important result.

The long-term impact of a revolution is not limited to its date, place, or one leader. A strong answer should cover changes in government and power, social groups and rights, economic policies, and ideas such as liberty, equality, or nationalism. Therefore, option B is correct. Naming only a leader does not explain the broad and lasting consequences of a revolution. Exam tip: Organise the answer under 3–4 headings and add one relevant example to each.

Balanced comparison identifies differences along with similarities. For exams use one framework but keep contexts separate.

War costs and tax inequality increased France's financial problem. For exams connect financial crisis with the background of revolution.

These grievance lists clearly showed social problems. For exams remember them as sources of public demands.

The women's march showed food crisis and public pressure on monarchy. For exams connect public participation with both cause and event.

State control over the Church increased religious and political tension. For exams understand the link between religion and revolution.

The Vendee revolt showed that not all people supported the revolution. For exams remember opposition within revolutions too.

Loyalists were colonists loyal to Britain. For exams remember the difference between Patriots and Loyalists.

Patriots supported independence and self-government. For exams understand them as opposite to Loyalists.

French aid strengthened the American side. For exams connect international support with American victory.

A weak center created the need for a new constitution. For exams remember the sequence from Confederation to Constitution.

Dual power increased political uncertainty in Russia. For exams understand the situation between February and October.