USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

BRITISH LOYALISTS VS AMERICAN PATRIOTS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which word means a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system?
A
resolution
B
peace
C
compromise
D
revolution
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -coup d’état, also called coup, the sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group. The chief prerequisite for a coup is control of all or part of the armed forces, the police, and other military elements.

Detailed explanation-2: -relating to a complete change in a system of government, or bringing or causing great change: a revolutionary leader/program/idea. Computers have brought revolutionary changes to publishing. revolutionary. noun [ C ]

Detailed explanation-3: -In the fields of history and political science, a revolution is a radical change in the established order, usually the established government and social institutions.

Detailed explanation-4: -A coup is a pretty major achievement, whether it involves taking over a government by force, or landing a major business contract. When the word coup is used on the nightly news, it’s usually describing a military government takeover.

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