Uprising By Didi-Huberman Summary

A revolution, by definition, is the overthrow of one government followed by replacement with another. The American Revolution against the British during 1775 to 1783 and the French Revolution pitting the French people against their own government during 1789 to 1799 were both very important political and social turnovers. This movement towards the establishment of a constitutional government influenced political thought throughout the world. By closely examining three of the main causes of these revolutions, it is clear that although the two revolutions have their differences, the basis of cause for the revolutions have, overall, much stronger similarities.

Rebellion is not only caused by a restless revolutionary riot, but it can also be caused by small simple actions that

A revolution is a journey to liberty and freedom, but often times, it is a necessity for man to partake in for any change to happen in a society where the majority of people are not content. In the late 18th century, the French and the Haitian revolutions coexisted, they both had many similarities and differences which both resulted in positive outcomes. After years of agitation against the monarchs, individuals in France were fed up with the unbalanced societal and political systems so they seized to change the government. Similarly but not identically, the Haitian Revolution was also caused by the frustration of the majority of their population, which were slaves, and their desires to gain freedom and rights. However, instead of focusing on social dynamics, and political changes in the French Revolution, eliminating slavery, discrimination, and gaining independence were the main goals of the Haitian Revolution. A successful revolution is represented when the outcomes directly reflect the initial goals of the revolution and lasting change is formed. These changes can range from economic, political, or radical social change as long as they are made to benefit a large portion of the population in a society in either long or short term. Although the Haitian and the French Revolutions had different levels of success, both revolutions can be proclaimed as successful because positive

In three documents associated with historical revolutions, Thomas Jefferson’s The Declaration of Independence, the French National Assembly’s The Declaration of the Rights of Man, and Olympe de Gouges’ The Declaration of the Rights of Women, readers are presented with the markedly different perspectives on revolution and reform that their authors held, painting a picture of ideals in revolutions separated by both an ocean and an inherent difference in perceptible motivation. Though each document mentioned is notably more progressive than the last in its criticisms of social inequalities, with The Declaration of the Rights of Man advocating for social justice at the outset, and The Declaration of Independence making no mention of social

Howard Zinn, an American historian, playwright, and social activist, argues that radical protests would interfere with the elite leaders of the revolution and cause threats to them in his book “A People’s History of United States”. The side that WBA? is taking is coincides with Zinn’s. According to the book, during the period of time around 1760s, radical movements were standing in the way of revolutions. The book states that “conflicts between elite and popular influences had been evident during the protests of the 1760s and in the period from 1774 to 1776, when the Patriots cause was in the hands of extralegal committees (WBA? 224)”. This illustrates that WBA?’s opinion is that protests or uprisings could cause harm or threat to the ultimate goal of the Revolution.

Chavez states that for men and boys there was only one option during the revolution, becoming a soldier (Chavez 423). Young Mexico believed that the revolution would bring social justice and a stronger Mexico. The men from the mountains, farms and villages would unite under leaders such as Emiliano Zapata and fight against larger Mexican armies. There was a sense of pride and purpose in the revolution. The revolution empowered the average Mexican and encouraged them to fight. Knight states that revolutionaries had inadequate arms and training, but managed to dominate battles against a superior Mexican army (Knight 31). Eventually following many years of fighting a man named Alvaro Obregon was elected president. Washington states that the ideals of the Mexican revolution would eventually provide the people with a Constitution in 1917 (Washington 505). Mexico would finally reach a point in history where nation could focus on the entire nation and not an elite group.

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.

Every revolution, from the American revolution of 1776 to the Mexican one of 1910, to current ones, share one thing in common: they start with an idea. This idea calls for some kind of change and seeks to overturn the current method of running things. It does this by protesting or fighting, and even though most people see rebellion as a fight for control of the government, my students need to see that all revolutions start with a thought.

History shows that throughout revolutions, though varied outcomes, all originated with the oppressive treatment of civilians and the consequensive rebellion. Revolutions like the French, American, and Mexican all came about as a result of the enlightenment era. as a result, these countries, “suffered weak economies due to a lack of political experience. “

Historical patterns indicate that an oppressive government proves to be an excellent instigator for the organized mobilization of its citizens. Such was the case for the American and French Revolutions. Personal, cultural, and governmental differences, especially regarding proper administration, between the rulers and the ruled served as catalysts for major disruptions. The documents that emerged from these rebellions expressed political, religious, and philosophical issues as common motivations for upheaval. During the course of, as well as after, the respective revolutions of their nations, American and French revolutionary documents promoted ideals such as equality for all men, personal participation in law, and individual freedom of speech

It is human nature to search for patterns. In the stars, lines of a poem, or in Crane Brinton’s case, in history. To fight for what we believe in is natural, but history has proven that while seeking an improved quality of life, a reform stage is implemented. Once it is found that the current system cannot help the cause, radical measures are taken to overthrow one structure in favor of a more effectively organized mode of leadership. Finally, the reactionary stage addresses any unexpected consequences by stepping back and evaluating what may have gotten out of hand and prioritizing, because consequential rebellions tend to take on a force of their own. France and Russia are a couple of countries who have carried out these steps, but to really analyze the model we head to the new world. The American Revolution serves as a prime example of Crane Brinton 's Anatomy of a Revolution because it consisted of reform stage of rising expectations, revolutionary ideologies and the accompanying coalitions were crucial during the radical stage, and unexpected consequences were seen during the reactionary stage, though the revolutionaries did not shy away from their cause. It is country with rich and involved history, but it has not always been so well structured.

When we consider the social and technological reasons for the uprising we also have to start thinking about where the uprising started and its significance to the geographical locations of the countries that were affected. When

The article, Uprisings by George Didi-Huberman explains the actions that coexist with an uprising against authorities and the meanings of those actions. The article defines the term “uprisings” as “a trans-disciplinary exhibition on the theme of human gestures that raise up the world or rise up against it: collective or individual gestures, action or passions, works or thoughts” (Didi-Huberman, 2017). There are five different components that make up the aesthetic for an uprising: Elements, Gestures, Words, Conflicts, and Desires. Elements are the factors that make the people want to upraise against authorities and their laws. The action to go forward with rising and the idea of committing to the action are the gestures portion. The purpose

There were many causes of my home country’s revolution. Several events brought about beginning the revolution. There were conflicts between the monarchy and the nobility over the “reform” of the tax system. (Desalvo, Heather)

Revolutions have occurred throughout history and continue to arise even in the present day. Many revolution happens because of the miscommunication between the government and its citizens. In the end, the outcome of revolutions are usually good but, sometimes it might not be what people want. In the following paragraphs, examples of the general causes and effects that creates a revolution will be discussed in order to illustrate how revolutions are mainly caused by the dispute between the regime and its citizen.