SOCY 101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Islamic Terrorism, Mass Suicide, Kurt Cobain
30 May 2017
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Define revolution: a mass uprising of people who use violence in an effort to overthrow existing political leaders and install a new government. Define civil war: the military mobilization of at least two large segments (or factions) of the population in a society and their use of violence against each other. Designed to instill widespread fear among a population and erode confidence in the government. Explain the difference between civil war and revolution. In a revolution civilians directly revolt against the government. In a civil war factions wage a war against each other. They occur in places where the standard of living is rising, there is a gap between people"s expectations and what they have. How does war and war preparation impact society? (3 different ways) increased military production, increased military leadership, and increase patriotic fervor: is a deep feeling of love and loyalty to one"s country.
