People Power Revolution
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The People Power Revolution was a 1986 nonviolent uprising in the Philippines that toppled Ferdinand Marcos’s dictatorship and restored democracy, centered largely in Manila along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA).
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Target entity: People Power Revolution Context triple: [Manila, historicalEvent, People Power Revolution]
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Saffron Revolution
The Saffron Revolution was a 2007 series of pro-democracy protests in Myanmar, led largely by Buddhist monks, against the country’s military junta and rising economic hardships.
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2021 Myanmar anti-coup protests
The 2021 Myanmar anti-coup protests were a nationwide civil disobedience and mass protest movement opposing the military’s seizure of power and demanding the restoration of democratic governance.
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March 1st Movement
The March 1st Movement was a major 1919 Korean independence uprising against Japanese colonial rule, marked by nationwide peaceful demonstrations that became a symbol of Korean nationalism and resistance.
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August Revolution in Vietnam
The August Revolution in Vietnam was a 1945 nationwide uprising led by the Viet Minh that overthrew French colonial and Japanese-backed rule, paving the way for the declaration of Vietnamese independence.
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May Coup d'État
The May Coup d'État was a 1926 military takeover in Poland led by Józef Piłsudski that overthrew the democratic government and established a more authoritarian regime.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: People Power Revolution Target entity description: The People Power Revolution was a 1986 nonviolent uprising in the Philippines that toppled Ferdinand Marcos’s dictatorship and restored democracy, centered largely in Manila along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA).
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A.
Saffron Revolution
The Saffron Revolution was a 2007 series of pro-democracy protests in Myanmar, led largely by Buddhist monks, against the country’s military junta and rising economic hardships.
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B.
2021 Myanmar anti-coup protests
The 2021 Myanmar anti-coup protests were a nationwide civil disobedience and mass protest movement opposing the military’s seizure of power and demanding the restoration of democratic governance.
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C.
March 1st Movement
The March 1st Movement was a major 1919 Korean independence uprising against Japanese colonial rule, marked by nationwide peaceful demonstrations that became a symbol of Korean nationalism and resistance.
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D.
August Revolution in Vietnam
The August Revolution in Vietnam was a 1945 nationwide uprising led by the Viet Minh that overthrew French colonial and Japanese-backed rule, paving the way for the declaration of Vietnamese independence.
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E.
May Coup d'État
The May Coup d'État was a 1926 military takeover in Poland led by Józef Piłsudski that overthrew the democratic government and established a more authoritarian regime.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historical event
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nonviolent revolution ⓘ political movement ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
People Power Revolution
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surface form:
EDSA People Power Revolution
People Power Revolution ⓘ
surface form:
EDSA Revolution
People Power Revolution ⓘ
surface form:
Philippine People Power Revolution
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| cause |
1986 snap presidential election fraud allegations
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assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. ⓘ widespread opposition to Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship ⓘ |
| commemoratedBy | EDSA People Power Revolution anniversary ⓘ |
| commemorationDate | February 25 ⓘ |
| country | Philippines ⓘ |
| endDate | 1986-02-25 ⓘ |
| followedBy | Fifth Republic of the Philippines ⓘ |
| governmentOverthrown | authoritarian regime of Ferdinand Marcos ⓘ |
| hasMonument | EDSA Shrine ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | principles of nonviolent protest ⓘ |
| keyFigure |
Corazon C. Aquino
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surface form:
Corazon Aquino
Fidel V. Ramos ⓘ Jaime Cardinal Sin ⓘ Juan Ponce Enrile ⓘ |
| location |
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
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Manila ⓘ Metro Manila ⓘ |
| mediaRole | Radio Veritas broadcast coordination ⓘ |
| method |
civil disobedience
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mass demonstrations ⓘ nonviolent resistance ⓘ |
| opposedTo |
Ferdinand Marcos
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Marcos dictatorship ⓘ |
| organizedBy |
Catholic Church leaders in the Philippines
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civil society organizations ⓘ opposition political groups ⓘ |
| participantEstimate | over one million people ⓘ |
| precededBy | 1986 Philippine snap presidential election ⓘ |
| relatedEvent |
Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.
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EDSA II ⓘ Philippine Martial Law period ⓘ |
| result |
end of Martial Law regime legacy
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exile of Ferdinand Marcos to the United States ⓘ installation of Corazon Aquino as president ⓘ overthrow of Ferdinand Marcos ⓘ restoration of democracy in the Philippines ⓘ |
| significance |
influential example of people power movements worldwide
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symbol of peaceful democratic transition ⓘ |
| startDate | 1986-02-22 ⓘ |
| year | 1986 ⓘ |
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Subject: People Power Revolution Description of subject: The People Power Revolution was a 1986 nonviolent uprising in the Philippines that toppled Ferdinand Marcos’s dictatorship and restored democracy, centered largely in Manila along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA).
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