... order to determine whether or not Reconstruction really was a revolution, it is necessary to define exactly what a successful revolution is. From a historical point of view, a revolution is a series of events that causes significant change in the lives of many people and whose effects can still be felt today. The American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Russian Revolution of 1917 are all examples of successful and significant changes in the societal, economical, and ... political status of a large group of people. Therefore, these can be classified ... ...

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