Revolutions
By: Fatih • Essay • 499 Words • April 19, 2010 • 912 Views
Revolutions
Revolutions
Since the beginning of time, revolutions have directed the progression
of most societies. Not only have they improved the lives of many, but
they have also been the cornerstones to building some of today's
most
powerful and democratic countries. Most people have heard of the French
and American Revolutions, however history tells us there have been
hundreds more, from small town Revolutions to major countries.
Revolutions are justified means of change because they help to motivate
and inspire people to press for rights that in turn will benefit the
country and future generations as a whole.
Most revolutions occur because of widespread dissatisfaction with an
existing system. Poverty and injustice under cruel, corrupt, or
incapable rulers combined with social problems is a recipe for disaster.
One can only push people so far. If other ways of establishing the
changes that must be made does not work, then creating a revolution
might be the only option left.
The French Revolution abolished absolute monarchy, feudal privileges,
and serfdom, removed the estates, and established equal liability to
taxation. The revolution also began reforms in the fields of education
and law. How can anyone say that the revolution proved detrimental to
France? The other intangible results of the revolution were embodied in
its ideals, "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity," which became the platform
of liberal, democratic reforms in France and Europe in the 19th century.
The American Revolution ended two centuries of British rule for the 13
colonies and created the modern United States of America. The
Revolutionary era was an exhilarating and productive time for most
people living in North America. In the wake of the Revolution came
events as varied as the drafting and ratification of the Constitution of
the United States of America, which ensured that the rights of all
Americans were to be protected, and to guarantee that all people would
be involved in running the country with their form of government,
democracy. The