Read Anatomy of a Revolution Book Summary as a class, and discuss the following questions:
o According to Crane Brinton, what is a revolution?
o What are some examples of revolutionary movements in this century?
o How is Brinton's approach to history different from the approach of a typical
historian?
o Describe the general traits of a society headed towards a revolution.
o What happens during the moderate phase of a revolution?
o What are the reasons why moderates are ineffective to prevent a revolution?
o Why is the radical phase of a revolution called 'The Terror?'
o What happens during the climax of the revolution?
o At the end of a revolution, which group retains control of the government?
o What is the primary reason for revolution?
Read Anatomy of a Revolution Book Summary as a class, and discuss the following questions:
o According to Crane Brinton, what is a revolution?
o What are some examples of revolutionary movements in this century?
o How is Brinton's approach to history different from the approach of a typical
historian?
o Describe the general traits of a society headed towards a revolution.
o What happens during the moderate phase of a revolution?
o What are the reasons why moderates are ineffective to prevent a revolution?
o Why is the radical phase of a revolution called 'The Terror?'
o What happens during the climax of the revolution?
o At the end of a revolution, which group retains control of the government?
o What is the primary reason for revolution?
