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?