To End....

And so finally, after all that information i've gathered, I must finalise my focus question. I have thought about narrowing the scope to the enlightenment and modern revolutions, however whilst those are my examples and areas of study, a lot of what I have to say about the impact of these ideas cannot simply be restricted to the enlightenment and to 'modern revolutions'. So I have decided to stick with a broader question, admit that it cannot be answered in 10 minutes, but attempt to do it justice in that time with my case studies and key historians. Here it is:

Examine and evaluate the role of ideas in triggering revolution

So how will I answer this question I hear you ask? Well I will now outline how I shall be doing so.

1. Background & Context - A quick look at the Feudal system and society before the enlightenment (30 seconds)
2. Age of the Enlightenment - A quick look at some of the challenges this age brought to the Feudal system and ruling Kings (30 seconds)
3. Definition of 'Revolution' - Use of specific quotes and look at 'how' and 'why' a revolution occurs - introduction to topic (1 min)
4. Argument outline - French revolution and Chinese revolution (American for fun if Bradbury lets me go overtime). (30 seconds)
5. French revolution - The role of ideas in two different aspects, and a look at Rousseau (3 mins 30 sec)
6. Chinese revolution - The role of ideas in two different aspects, and a look at Sun Yat-sen (3 mins 30 sec)
7. Conclusion & answer to question (1 min) 

I cannot begin to describe how much of a pity it is to cut it that short. But some things must be done. But anyway, this shall be the end of my blog. Wow... i'm getting emotional now. It was fun, it was certainly a journey, and I loved every moment of it. I bid you farewell, adieu adieu! 

And for a final time;

~ VIVA LA REVOLUTION! ~

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