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[1] [2] A rebel is a person who engages in a rebellion. A rebel group is a consciously coordinated group that seeks to gain political control over an entire state or a portion of a state. [ 2 ] A rebellion is often caused by political, religious, or social grievances that originate from a perceived inequality or marginalization.
This is a list of active rebel groups around the world. A " rebel group " is defined here as a polity that uses armed conflict in opposition to established government (or governments) for reasons such as to seek political change or to establish, maintain, or to gain independence.
The classification of rebels vs. revolutionaries, terrorists, insurgents, or freedom fighters is a controversial one. While "rebel" is a general term, a rebel may be called a "terrorist" by the authority figures and may call themself a "freedom fighter". A rebel who seeks to completely transform society should be in Category:Revolutionaries.
Rebel armies surrendered after the death of Phokas. [144] 993–995 Da Shu rebellion: Sichuan, China: Da Shu Kingdom: The Song dynasty was able to suppress the rebellion and restore their rule over the Shu region. [145] 996 Peasants' revolt in Normandy: Normandy: Norman peasants Suppression of the rebellion [146] 996-998 Revolt of Tyre (996–998)
Samuel Johnson saw the justifications for the right to rebel against tyranny. Scottish biographer James Boswell noted the literary critic Samuel Johnson's attack on the widespread assumption that "the King can do no wrong": If the abuse be enormous, Nature will rise up, and claiming her original rights, overturn a corrupt political system.
There remains some debate as to whether the causes of teenage rebellion are completely natural or necessary. Some posit that an adolescent's failure to achieve a sense of identity can result in role confusion and an inability to choose a vocation, and/or that these pressures may develop from being viewed as adults. [6]
This power-struggle came to a head in 1983, when Idol and his label, Chrysalis Records, disagreed about the cover art for his breakthrough sophomore album, Rebel Yell.So, in order to get his way ...
A rebel is a participant in a rebellion. Rebel or rebels may also refer to: People. Rebel (given name) Rebel (surname) Patriot (American Revolution), during the ...