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Industrial Revolution
Historians have identified several causes for the Industrial Revolution, including: the emergence of capitalism, European imperialism, efforts to mine coal, and the effects of the Agricultural Revolution. Capitalism was a central component necessary for the rise of industrialization. -
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American Revolution
The American Revolution was principally caused by colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War (1754–63) -
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French Revolution
Not only were the royal coffers depleted, but two decades of poor harvests, drought, cattle disease and skyrocketing bread prices had kindled unrest among peasants and the urban poor. -
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Haitian Revolution
The social instability of Saint Domingue was the leading factor in the Haitian revolution, as it caused political unrest within the colony. Economic, cultural, interactions with the environment and political causes all led up to the social disambiguation. -
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Revolution of 1848
Discontent at poor governance and life was a major cause of the Revolutions of 1848. Bad harvests and economic depression in the years leading up to the 1848 created massive discontent throughout all of Europe, and food riots were common. Unemployment was also created due to the economic crisis. -
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Xinhai Revolution
The Chinese Communist Party emerged thanks to this combination of factors. The Xinhai Revolution not only overturned the domination of the Qing Dynasty and overthrew the autocratic monarchy which had ruled China for several thousand years, but also led to the founding of the Republic of China. -
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Russian Revolution
Poor working conditions, low wages, and hazards of industrialization. New revolutionary movements that believed a worker-run government should replace czarist rule. Russian defeat in the Russo-Japanese War (1905), which led to rising unrest. -
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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, . -
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Cuban revolution
Overthrow of Fulgencio Batista's government.
Establishment of a revolutionary government, led by Fidel Castro.
United States embargo against Cuba.
Escambray rebellion.
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Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution shocked the world as it was not caused by economic issues, but rather cultural reform. The Economic crisis had been, up to that point, the leading cause of revolutions and Iran had been enjoying relative economic prosperity.