<strong>4 most impactful revolutions in world history</strong>
World history is shaped by a number of factors like the two World Wars, civil wars, independence movements, political upheavals, and a series of revolutions. Such revolutions change the social, political and economic dynamics and transform the world permanently. We all know about the consequences of French Revolution, don’t we? There are many other similar revolutions that changed the face of history. Let’s take a closer look at a few of them.
American Revolution
American Revolution, later known as the American War of Independence, was a political and ideological revolution fought in British colonised America, from 1765 to 1791. However, it’s turning point was in 1775 when 13 American colonies rebelled against the colonial oppression of the British empire, especially when it imposed a heavy tax on the public. Within a year, in 1776, the colonies were able to break free of the colonial rule of the British and gained independence under the leadership of George Washington, who went on to become the first President of the United States of America. The revolution further led to the creation of the United States Constitution in 1787, on which the modern American law is still based today.
French Revolution
In 1789, history as their witness, the French people rebelled against the ruling monarchy that eventually led to the beheading of the monarchs Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The French Revolution was one of the most critical and popular radical social and political uprisings in modern history and it led to the implementation of republican system in France under the leadership of emperor Napoleon.
Bolshevik Revolution
Bolshevik Revolution, also called the Communist Revolution of Russia is a socio-political uprising during which Russia’s imperial era came to an official end, with the Bolsheviks (Russian communist revolutionaries) overthrowing Tsar Nicholas II (the Russian dictator) in 1917, led forth by the infamous Russian dictator Lenin. This revolution erupted out of the extreme frustrations of the proletariat. However, what started as a revolution to implement a social regime, eventually gave way to dictatorship.
Stonewall Revolution
On 27th June 1969, American police illegally raided a bar in New York called the Stonewall Inn that was frequented by gays, lesbians and other active members of the LGBTQ community. This subsequently led to a LGBTQ revolution across the country that led to foundation of the seeking equal rights and demands for all sexually and gender diverse people in America. In fact, the very next year saw the first Pride Parade aiming for homosexual liberation.