Why was the revolution in Czechoslovakia called the “Velvet Revolution”?

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SGC · Answer 1 · 2021-04-25T12:14:11+0000

Answer:

There was no violence demonstrated.

Step-by-step explanation:

It was called the "Velvet Revolution" because the protesters had decided to abandon all forms of violence for the duration of their rebellion.