Phase 1: Symptoms
1. The middle class is angry at the policies of the government. 2. The government is unable to effectively manage the country. This could be because the leader is not doing a good job or because of a lack of money in the government. 3. Eventually, the government is deserted by the intellectuals, who also speak out against the government.
Phase 3: Crisis
1. The revolutionary new government tries to overthrow the old government. 2. There is often violence and efforts to spread the revolution. The government in power may try to crush the revolution violently and hold onto power 3. The revolution is fragile because popular support is needed and economic conditions are often poor.
Phase 4: Convalescence
1. The revolution ends and the country enters a period of recovery. The old government is successfully overthrown. 2. A strong ruler comes to power and the new government begins the process of stabilizing the country. 3. Life in the country begins to return to normal.