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5. process of former colonies gaining independence and self-governance from colonial powers.
6. policy of extending a nation's power and influence through colonization, annexation, or domination of other territories.
10. state of disorder and absence of government or authority, often arising from a breakdown of social order.
11. political ideology advocating for extreme and revolutionary changes to the existing social and political system.
13. economic system based on private ownership of resources and means of production, characterized by competition and profit-seeking.
15. working class in a capitalist society, often associated with labor and manual work, and a key focus of Marxist revolutionary thought.
16. strong sense of pride and loyalty towards one's nation, often used as a driving force behind revolutionary movements seeking independence from colonial powers or oppressive rulers.
17. fundamental and often rapid change in the political, social, economic, or cultural structure of a society, usually accompanied by significant upheaval and often involving mass movements of people.

1. middle class in a capitalist society, often associated with ownership of means of production and wealth, also a term used in Marxist analysis.
2. economic and political ideology advocating for collective ownership and control of resources, aiming to reduce inequality and promote social welfare.
3. state of being free from oppressive restrictions, often a key goal of revolutionary movements.
4. sense of unity and brotherhood among individuals, often emphasized during revolutions as a means to bring people together.
7. political ideology that envisions a classless society with common ownership of resources and the means of production, often pursued through revolutionary means.
8. concept of all individuals having equal rights and opportunities, a fundamental principle for many revolutionary movements.
9. rule by a single ruler or a small group, often characterized by a lack of individual freedoms and harsh enforcement of laws.
12. gradual and deliberate change aimed at improving certain aspects of society without necessarily overthrowing the existing system.
13. d'État/A sudden and usually violent overthrow of a government, typically by a small group of individuals, often within the existing power structure (such as the military or political elite).
14. resistance or defiance against authority, often involving a smaller group of individuals challenging a governing power.