Revolution vs Rebellion
Revolution and Rebellion are two words that are often confused when it comes to the appearing similarity in their meanings and connotations. Actually, there is some difference between the two words. The word revolution is used generally in the sense of ‘uprising’. On the other hand, the word ‘rebellion’ is generally used in the sense of ‘revolt’. This is the main difference between the two words.
It is interesting to note that there is no idea of revolt to a great extent in revolution. It is actually a kind of movement that aims at the betterment of socio-economic conditions of a country or a province. On the other hand, rebellion is filled with the idea of revolt. It is a kind of total disagreement with the policies of a government or a rule.
Rebellion often results in war. On the other hand, revolution does not often result in war. In fact, revolution aims at newer methods and approaches of solving socio-economic problems. Most revolutions are started by a person who is generally considered as the revolutionary leader. He is hailed as the leader of the revolutionary movement.
On the other hand rebellion, is also triggered by the deeds of a single person who is hailed as the leader of the rebellion group. It is not a movement though. French revolution is one of the chief examples of revolution. On the other hand, rebellion often results in mutiny.
It is interesting to note that bans are usually imposed or placed on rebellion groups, and they are banned as rebels. On the other hand, revolutionary leaders or movements are not very often banned. They become part and parcel of the ruling government too. They are shown respect. On the other hand, rebellion groups are fierce in their actions and deeds.