1. Stage1: Absolutism Stage (Beginning Stage) Increased criticism of ruler Oppression/discrimination against specific social groups Government experiences financial problems Small groups start challenging the ruler

2. Stage 2: Radical Change Stage (Revolution Begins) Oppositional groups gain support against ruler Opposition groups are successful and overthrow government, gain power Oppositional groups established new government; makes positive changes to government/society New group in power uses force to create stability and acceptance of new policies New government abuses power and makes too extreme of changes

3. Stage 3: Compromise Stage (End of Revolution) People rise up against new radical government. People restore positive aspects of pre- revolutionary government. People keep positive changes made by revolutionary government.