Compare And Contrast Germany And Spain

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Comparing and Contrasting Revolutions

There were many similarities and differences that the different revolutions throughout Europe had. Germany, Egypt and Spain all had similar and contrasting events and characteristics during their revolutions. While some sides in these wars justified the war in terms of self-defense, others had alternative motives.
Germany and Egypt had very contrasting revolutions. Germany fought violently whereas Egypt protested peacefully. Egypt justified their revolution because Britain was controlling them at the time. In doing so, they nonviolently resisted the British people. The Social Democratic Party of Germany justified their war by stating it was a form of self-defense. The Communist Party of Germany wanted

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