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

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