Revolution Timeline.

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    Industrial Revolution.

    A time when the making of goods was moved from small shops and homes to large factories. Brought changes in culture as people moved into big cities instead of rural areas.
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    American Revolution.

    Colonists rebelled against Great Britain. They became and independent, the United States.
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    French Revolution.

    Revolt against the french monarchy. Ended when Napoleon overthrow the government and made the French Consulate.
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    Haitian Revolution.

    Slaves rebelled in the Western Hemisphere. The not just ended slavery but French control over the colonies.
  • Revolutions of 1848.

    Republican revolts against European monarchies. Sicily, France, Germany, Italy, and Austrian Empire. They all ended in failure and repression.
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    Xinhai Revolution.

    A revolt against China's last imperial dynasty. The revolution consisted of many revolts and uprising. They became the Republic of China.
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    Russian Revolution.

    Peasant and working class revolted against the government. They created a new government, the Soviet Union.
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    Chinese Communist Revolution.

    The Nationalists turned on the Communists and started killing them. This lead to the communist leader declaring the People's Republic of China.
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    Cuban Revolution.

    Led by Fidel Castro against Cuba's president. They changed to a Communist Party of Cuba in October 1965.
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    Iranian Revolution.

    The people of Iran opposed western policies. Their government change from an authoritarian monarchy to a theocratic republic.