Crime soared in the upheaval and chaos. Stratfor suggested financial market disruption is due to the political upheaval. However, Zimbabwe began experiencing a period of considerable political and economic upheaval in 1999. This caused considerable upheaval in the community. The subsequent 17th century was one of political upheaval, religious division and war. Citing extensive media coverage and the social upheaval of protests and riots, the judge agreed. Some point to the subsequent economic revival, others to loss of sovereignty and social upheaval. Despite the political upheaval, the Egyptian population remained mainly Christian. His death ushered in a time of political upheaval for Scotland. The birth of the Gothic was thought to be influenced by political upheaval beginning. The family constantly toured, causing much upheaval and unhappiness in the young Sellers' life. Thailand has been in a constant state of political upheaval since 1993. The First Intermediate Period ushered in a time of political upheaval for about 150 years. One cause of the increase was the upheaval and violence in Northern Ireland. In 1918-1921 there was a violent revolutionary upheaval in Siberia.