2006-09-19 11:53:22 · 8 answers · asked by wolfect529 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The scope of the insurrection.
A mutiny usually happens just on a single ship, or in a single command (military unit). A coup is taking over an entire govt.
2006-09-19 11:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The difference between a mutiny and a coup is whether or not the mutiny is successful.
2006-09-19 19:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mutiny happens on board a ship-A coup happens on land
2006-09-19 19:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by boilerrat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mutinies result in the death or abandonment of a leader (e.g. Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty)
Coups are complete overthrows of government - whether by silent (coup d'etat) like Musharraf or by force (the Ayatollah Khomeini overthrowing the Shah of Iran).
2006-09-19 19:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general: A mutiny is a rebellion within military ranks against a superior officer(s) while a Coup is a military attempt at taking over a government.
2006-09-19 18:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by goldmedaldiver 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Mutiny=disobeying orders.
Coup=overthrow of government.
2006-09-19 19:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by Egroeg_Rorepme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought mutiny was like on a small scale... like a boat or something... while a coup was on a national level...
2006-09-19 18:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
mutiny ~ when a capitain is overthrown by his subordinates. Coup ~ when another faction ( usually military i think) blocks the assigned political leadership from doing its job, and steps in. similar.
2006-09-19 18:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by prancingmonkey 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋