For the past month sand a bit we have been learning about different revolutions that have happened, what caused them and how things went after. Then we were put in to groups nd we were given a revolution to study. I was given the American revolution with 6 other people. For this project we were learning how to use metaphors so we made a metaphor machine, this was a rube goldburg machine that showed the steps of the revolution.  These steps had to be a metaphor for the event. An example could be how our first bit was 6 marbles  that rolled and the first 5 went into theses hole allowing the last one to role over it, this represented how the British were throwing money down to postpone the economic collapse. What they needed to do was allow the Americans to vote (taxation without representation) and bring down the tax. 

We learned about the crane brinton diagram, witch represents a revolution

The first step is the incubation stage. This is where people start to become unhappy due to war, famine, economic crisis, etc. During this stage, moderates start communicating and grouping together.

The second part is the moderate stage this is where moderates start communicating and grouping together to form groups of people who are activating against bathe leader. 

The third stage is called the crisis stage this is were radicalist take control. Crime grows and the police and military are over thrown of join the rebellion.

The fourth stage is the recovery stage a new or the same type of  government is instituted and things go back to how they were.

 

             

In conclusion, studying the American revolution and creating our metaphor machine allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and stages of a revolution. We were able to see how the American revolution followed the pattern outlined in the Crane Brinton diagram, starting with the incubation stage of unhappiness and leading to the crisis stage of radicalism. Through our research and analysis, we were able to recognize the importance of communication, unity, and the fight for representation in bringing about change. The American revolution serves as a powerful reminder that progress often comes through struggle and the determination to create a better future.