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  1. On the Brink of Revolution
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  3. You read about the various causes that lead to the Russian Revolution of 1917.  Create a mythical country that is on the brink of revolution today.  Write a profile of the conditions in that country that are triggering widespread social unrest.
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  5. Use the Internet to find out about more recent revolutions that have occurred in countries around the world.  Look for common patterns that countries in political turmoil share.  Use the following questions to help you brainstorm ideas for writing a profile of your mythical country.
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  7. What type of government is currently in power?
  8. Who are the top political leaders, and what are they like?
  9. What grievances do the citizens have against the government?
  10. What is the gap between the rich and the poor?
  11. What revolutionary groups are forming?  What are their goals and strategies?
  12. The following articles published by the BBC may be helpful to you:
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  14. The protests which shook Iran
  15. Analysis:  The forces for change
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