The Egyptian Revolution

The initial impulse of the French revolution was destructive. For those who lived through all, or even part, of these vast upheavals, the shock was overwhelming. Maximilien Robespierre was a proud disciple of the enlightenment and declared that no political writer had foreseen this revolution. Robespierre (1758-1794) was one of the leaders of the Committee of Public Safety, the effective governing body of France during the most radical phase of the revolution. The leaders of this revolution attempted, perhaps more than any other revolutionary leaders before or since, to totally transform human society in every way. (Supreme Being) Although Robespierre began with patriotic intent he still was the face of the Reign of Terror and was viewed as being a radical person.

Almost a year ago, Egypt broke into civil unrest when protesters flooded Tahrir Square, demanding the end of Hosnia Mubarak’s regime. Although Mubarak stepped down within two weeks, Egypt is worse off today than it was last January. The Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF), which played a vital role in the January revolution, has now become a violent and oppressive force. On the twenty-ninth of December 2011, the SCAF raided seventeen Egyptian, German, and US run NGOs in search of proof of illegal foreign funding.1 In a statement (A/HRC/18/NGO/77) submitted by the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR), and the Center for Egyptian Women’s

Secondly, the methods of rebellion, the government’s response to the rebellion, and the outcome of both revolutions were alike. One method of rebellion that was prominent in both revolutions was peaceful protest. In the Egyptian Revolution, that lasted 18 days, people peacefully set up tents in Tahrir square to protest Mubarak presidency. One example when the Americans peacefully protested in the American Revolution was when the British implemented the tea act, that put taxes on tea to help the British East India Company financially survive. The Americans peacefully protested by not buying tea. The response by the government in both revolutions were similar they were both destructive (America revolution was also peaceful and destructive but

The Iranian Revolution Iran is a country located in the Middle East. The main source of income for the country is oil, the one object that had greatly influenced its history. Iran 's present government is run as an Islamic Republic. A president, cabinet, judicial branch, and Majilesor or legislative branch, makes up the governmental positions. A revolution that overthrew the monarch, which was set in 1930, lasted over 15 years.

Citizens became unhappy because how they were treated by british, so nationalism in Egypt emerged and people called for independence. The involvement of Egypt in World War 1 led to anti-british judgement. The increasing nationalism and negative opinions about Britain led to Egypt re-gaining their independence. 1919 through 1922 Egypt was in a political tumult, where they were determined to break away from the leadership of british and become an independent country. British were mad and in response they arrested and exiled Zaghloul and that caused the people of Egypt to revolt.

Many times when people revolt against the government, it leaves the country in a worse spot that it was before. Throughout history there have been many revolutions in many different places. Two of the most significant have been the American Revolution, from the 1700’s, and more recently the Egyptian revolution from 2011. Both of these revolutions have many similarities within each other, but they also have many actions to contrast. The topics being compared include; how the revolutions started. The demands of the revolting groups. Lastly, what the two groups did to protest against the government.

Research Question: How did the modernization that Muhammad Ali Pasha encouraged impact the Egypt economically, socially, and politically?

There has been a rebellion going on for years now. This rebellion included people that broke the laws. My information will be coming from the passages “Cairo: My City, Our Revolution”, “Lolita in Tehran”, and “Persepolis”

Edom an ancient nation from 1100 to 200BC, located in what is now the southern part of modern southern Jordan. The Edomites, also referenced with the Shasu and Shutu as well as with other nomadic raiders mentioned in Egyptian historical records and biblical scriptures

With technology everywhere, it can sometimes make you wonder, where did it all start? Well, I say that Egypt shaped the world’s future, with it’s advanced building techniques, placement, and history.

The Egyptian Revolution of 1919 was a countrywide non-violent revolution against the British occupation of Egypt. It was carried out by Egyptians from different walks of life in the wake of the British-ordered exile of revolutionary leader Saad Zaghlul and other members of the Wafd Party in 1919. The event led to Egyptian independence in 1922 and the implementation of a new constitution in 1923

This resulted to an overthrow and led to the revolution. As for the Egyptians unemployment increased the last period, so people couldn’t find jobs, so how are they going to buy supplies for their selves. So they can’t handle it anymore so they overthrew and it resulted the revolution. “Together, the crowd sang along to the country's national anthem, which blared and distorted on loud speakers in the square” .

Throughout history many societies have, and will likely continue to have revolutions as we as humans strive towards a utopian society. Each and every one of these revolution follows some pattern, a pattern that most often includes a great number of civilian casualties. But what is it that pushes such revolutions forward? Why have people risked and given their lives fighting against their own leadership? Looking at both the French Revolution and the Arab Spring can help uncover the answer to these questions, as for people to willingly risk their lives, they must have been living in destitute situations. Both of these societies did indeed have many social and economic problems, as well as a poor quality of life, specifically for the bottom class, or in the case of the French Revolution, the Third Estate. It is because of these issues that the people stood up to their leaders and demanded a better life, overtaking the government in the process.

The main actors of the revolution were Mohamed Bouazizi, young cyber activists, young unemployed generation, and civil society group including trade union movement, lawyers, and opposition parties that joined as the conflict escalated.

The Egyptian Revolution of 1952, also known as the July 23rd revolution took place in Egypt from July 22-26th. After the Arab-Israeli war in 1948 the Egyptian army blamed their failure in losing the war on King Farouk. The lieutenant Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser decided to form a group called the Free officers’ movement. This group consisted of army members who wanted to abolish the monarchy that was linked to the British Empire and replace it with a republic. On July 23rd, 1949 the Free officers’ movement led by Muhammad Naguib and Nasser, overthrew King Farouk. King Farouk sailed into exile on his yacht on July 26 1952.