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CPO3010 Comparative Politics Final Exam – Outline
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What Constitutes the most important differences between revolutions and social
movements. Analyze the American revolution against the background of the four major
theories considered in this chapter. Which theory or theories can best account for the
historical sequence of witnessed at the birth of United States. Explain your answer
carefully and be sure to provide evidence in support of your claims.
A. Introduction
B. American Revolution
C. Evolutionary Theory
D. Primordial Theory
E. Instrumentalist Theory
F. Modernization Theory
II.
Take the difference between French and German nationalism. How would each of the
theories of nationalism’s emergence explain the histories of these cases. What might each
theory say about why French nationalism is often considered as “Civil” and German
revolution as “Ethnic”.
A. Introduction
B. French Nationalism
C. German Nationalism
D. Evolutionary Theory
E. Modernization Theory
F. Primordial Theory
G. Instrumentalist Theory
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Comparative Politics Final Exam
Question 1
Introduction
Social movements and revolution are often used in the same context to refer to change.
However, the meaning of the two words is significantly different. Revolution is a violent
organization whose agenda is overthrowing the present government and changing the political
system of a country (Dickovick, & Eastwood, 2015). On the other hand, a social movement is an
organization formed with the objective of bringing social change in society. In this regard, a
social movement is concerned with the enlightenment of mass. A social movement follows an
ideology. However, a revolution does not follow any ideology. The most significant difference
between the two organizations is the use of violence. Primarily, revolutions use violence. For this
reason, considerable bloodshed occurs during revolutions (Dickovick, & Eastwood, 2015).
However, social movements happen peacefully. In this regard, there is no bloodshed that is
witnessed. Because of the rigorous nature of revolutions, significant change happens. Certainly,
the change caused by revolutions affects the whole society. Nearly every country has ever
witnessed a revolution. This is especially when those countries were pursuing independence. For
instance, the American Revolution led to the independence of the United States. The sequence of
this revolution can be explained using revolution theories.
American Revolution
The American Revolution was a war against the British colonialists. Before this
revolution, the United States was divided into several colonies. This was to facilitate the efficient
administration of the British colonial rule. Americans started protesting against the British
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government. They claimed that the British government was not responsive to their needs
(Dickovick, & Eastwood, 2015). Furthermore, they were not adequately represented in the
British Congress. Because of this, the laws and policies that the ...