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The Velvet Revolution was the peaceful overthrow of the Communist government in Czechoslovakia in 1989, as a part of the wider collapse of the Communist regimes in Europe during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
It eventually let to the dissolution of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993; however, the term "Velvet Revolution" (or, "Gentle Revolution", as it is known in Slovakia) specifically refers to the original overthrow of the Communist government, not the subsequent split of the country.
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Did velvet exist in 10th 11th 12th century?
Velvet is synthetic, not a natural fabric, so it wasn't around earlier that the 19th century.
What are the main 4 revolution?
the "no" revolution the revolution of denial the revolution of decline the possibly but probably not revolution
What was the deadliest revolution ever?
The French Revolution
Did The french revolution happen before the American Revolution?
The French Revolution happened during 1789-1799 and the American Revolution happened during 1775-1783. So the French Revolution happened before the American Revolution.
Why was the American Revolution classified a revolution?
The definition of revolution is a sudden and dramatic change. The American Revolution is classified as a resolution as it fulfills this criteria.
Why is Czechoslavakia's overthrow of communism know as the Velvet Revolution?
because velvet is soft and gentle, and this was a bloodless revolution.
Where did the Velvet Revolution occur?
Czech
What nation experienced the Velvet Revolution?
Czechoslovakia
Why was the Czech revolution called the velvet revolution?
The Czech revolution was called the Velvet Revolution because it was a peaceful transition of power, with minimal violence or bloodshed. The term "velvet" symbolizes the smooth and non-violent nature of the revolution. This was in contrast to other revolutions that involved more conflict and violence.
What year did the velvet revolution occur?
1988-1989
The velvet revolution took place in?
The velvet revolution happened in china, 1985, when the people went against the government and the president of china died of heart failure and the people won the revolution and communism was destroyed entirely.
Why is Slovakia a democratic country?
Because of "Velvet Revolution" in 1989.
Where did The Velvet Revolution take place?
In Prauge of the Czech Republic.
What term referred to the peaceful end of Communism in Czechoslovakia?
The Velvet Revolution.
When was the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia?
November 16 to December 29 1989.
After the velvet revolution Czechoslovakia began a transition to a?
market-based economy
Why is the fall of communism in Czechoslovakia sometimes called the Velvet Revolution?
Because during the revolution no blood was shed, there was no fighting and nobody was killed. The fall of communism in Czechoslovakia occurred peacefully, or "softly." Velvet is very soft, hence the name. In Slovakia, this is called the "gentle revolution." :-)
