Effects of Revolutions on the Economic Status
I-The British Industrial Revolution (1760-1860) Before the invention of the steam engine in the 18th century, the overall population around world in general and specifically in Great Britain relied mainly on plantation and self-production. The norm was for individuals to cultivate their own plants, create their own foods, weld metal and manufacture necessities that were needed throughout their lives. In some areas, a small shop or two existed where an individual produced various products by hand that were available at a considerable pricey yet limited amount (Revolution, 2009). Upon the invention of the steam engine and the development of a more advanced and stable engines, a revolution ignited …show more content…
Similar to the other revolutions discussed prior, the Egyptian revolution took place due to various reasons. Inequality, injustice, autocracy and growing economic struggles that put the country on hold (Green, 2011). Besides the economic struggles, Egypt witnessed an increased dissociation between the government and the people throughout Egypt’s political activities in the Middle Eastern region. With the brief success of the Egyptian revolution of 25th of January, 2011, an interim Military government took place in place of Mubarak and economic hardships increased. Following the Islamic Brotherhood hold over power and the multiple local struggles between Muslim radicals and the majority moderate Muslims, another revolution in July 2013 took place where the military re-established order in the country (Trager, 2014). Finally, a new president is elected, Al-Sisi. As the country’s political situation struggled and proved unstable, international investors and tourists wanted little to do with Egypt; this caused an economic crisis (BBC News,
I-The British Industrial Revolution (1760-1860) Before the invention of the steam engine in the 18th century, the overall population around world in general and specifically in Great Britain relied mainly on plantation and self-production. The norm was for individuals to cultivate their own plants, create their own foods, weld metal and manufacture necessities that were needed throughout their lives. In some areas, a small shop or two existed where an individual produced various products by hand that were available at a considerable pricey yet limited amount (Revolution, 2009). Upon the invention of the steam engine and the development of a more advanced and stable engines, a revolution ignited …show more content…
Similar to the other revolutions discussed prior, the Egyptian revolution took place due to various reasons. Inequality, injustice, autocracy and growing economic struggles that put the country on hold (Green, 2011). Besides the economic struggles, Egypt witnessed an increased dissociation between the government and the people throughout Egypt’s political activities in the Middle Eastern region. With the brief success of the Egyptian revolution of 25th of January, 2011, an interim Military government took place in place of Mubarak and economic hardships increased. Following the Islamic Brotherhood hold over power and the multiple local struggles between Muslim radicals and the majority moderate Muslims, another revolution in July 2013 took place where the military re-established order in the country (Trager, 2014). Finally, a new president is elected, Al-Sisi. As the country’s political situation struggled and proved unstable, international investors and tourists wanted little to do with Egypt; this caused an economic crisis (BBC News,