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Cedar Revolution

The Cedar Revolution was a time when the people in Lebanon wanted something to change. They wanted a new and better government that would help them and make things better for everyone.

At the time, there was a group of people who were in charge of the government, but many people didn't like them. These people were called "politicians." They were making a lot of money and living very fancy lives, but they were not doing a good job of taking care of the people in Lebanon.

The people in Lebanon wanted to have a say in who was in charge of the government, and they wanted the politicians to do a better job. They started to come together in big groups to show that they were not happy with the way things were going. They held up flags and sang songs to show that they wanted change.

This big group of people became known as the Cedar Revolution because they used a cedar tree to show that they were united and strong. The cedar tree was a symbol of Lebanon, and it was on their flag.

The Cedar Revolution was a time of big changes in Lebanon. The people were able to come together and take control of their government. They were able to choose leaders who would help them and make things better for everyone. It was an important time in Lebanon's history, and it showed that when people come together, they can make a big difference.