Great revolutions around the world.

1.  Russian revolution   (1917)

Russian Revolution, known as the October Revolution In 1917 was led by Vladimir Lenin who led
Soviets in overthrowing the provisional government and imposed a communist government.  It took
place with an armed insurrection in Petrograd on 25th October, 1917 (Julian calendar), which
corresponds with 7th November, 1917 (Gregorian calendar).

It was the second phase of the Russian Revolution, after the February Revolution of the same year.
The October Revolution in Petrograd overthrew the Russian Provisional Government and gave the
power to the local soviets, dominated by Bolsheviks.

The October Revolution was significant because out of it Moscow was chosen as the nation’s capital and the nation became a communist state. It is a agreatest revolution in the world
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2.  American Revolution   (1765-83)

The American Revolution a great revolution in the world history, which took place between 1765 and 1783, began after members of the American colonial society refused to submit to Great Britain’s King and Parliament’s authority.

With time Various elements with economic tussles grew to become violent protests where the colonists  who were against Great Britain’s decisions (known as Patriots) clashed with colonists who backed Great Britain (loyalists). The eventual war drew in other international players including France, Spain, and the Dutch to become the American Revolutionary War of 1775-1783.

The war ended with effective American victory in October, 1781, followed by formal British abandonment of any claims to the United States with the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

3.  The French Revolution  (1789–1799)

The French Revolution began in 1789 and ended in 1799 and changed modern history in France and Europe in general was a period of radical social and political upheaval in both French and European history. The Revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent periods of political turmoil, and finally culminated in a dictatorship under Napoleon who brought many of its principles to areas he conquered in Western Europe and beyond.

While historians are not sure of the exact cause of the revolution, several factors can be pointed as the
key triggers and most notable being the increasing social and economic inequality. In preceding years, France had been involved in several foreign wars including the American Revolutionary War and the Seven Years’ War which had grave implications for the economic status of the country.


4.  Chinese communist revolution (1945-1950)

The Chinese Communist Revolution, led by the Communist Party of China and Chairman Mao Zedong, resulted in the proclamation of the People's Republic of China, on 1 October 1949. In 1912, a nationalist revolt overthrew the imperial Manchu dynasty. Under the leaders Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek, the Nationalists, or Kuomintang, were increasingly challenged by the growing communist movement.

On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong, the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), proclaimed the creation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).




5.   The Cuban Revolution  (1952-1958)

Cuban revolution took place in the island nation of Cuba for five years beginning on July 26th, 1953 and ending on January 1st, 1959 in the overthrowing of the Batista-led authoritarian government.In the years preceding the revolution, the Cuban public was under immense pressure due to high levels of unemployment, rising inflation, and limited water infrastructure.

The rebels led by Fidel Castro, his brother Raul Castro and Che Guevara began sporadic attacks against the government and eventually seized control of the country in January 1st, 1959. Fidel Castro immediately imposeda revolutionary socialist government and nationalized major industries.

Fidel Castro soon suspended all elections and named himself “President for Life”, jailing or executing all who opposed him. He established a communist government with himself as a dictator and began relations with the Soviet Union.


6.   The Iranian Revolution(1978-79)

The Iranian Revolution also known as the Islamic Revolution, It was a movement against the United
States-backed monarchy was supported by various leftist and Islamist organizations and student movements.

The Revolution involving overthrow of Iran’s monarchy (Pahlavi dynasty) under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and its replacement with an Islamic republic under Ayatollah Khomeini, the leader of the revolution.

The Iranian Revolution grabbed international attention with university students being heavily involved. The Iranian Revolution became an inspiration to other movements all over the world including the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.

7.   The Glorious Revolution (1688–1689)

The Glorious Revolution is aso known as Revolution of 1688, was the November 1688 deposition and subsequent replacement of James 2nd and 7th as ruler of England, Scotland and Ireland by his daughter Mary 2nd and his Dutch nephew and Mary's husband, William III of Orange.

The outcome of events in all three kingdoms and Europe, the Revolution was quick and relatively bloodless, though establishing the new regime took much longer and led to significant casualties. The term was first used by John Hampden in late 1689.