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1517
Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther, a teacher and a monk, published a document he called Disputation on the Power of Indulgences, a series of 95 ideas about Christianity that he invited people to debate with him. It took place from October 31, 1517 to 1648. These ideas directly contradicted the Catholic Church's teachings. It led to a series of changes within existing church systems and the establishment of the protestant church. -
1543
Scientific Revolution
The scientific revolution was a series of events that marked the arrival of modern science. It took place from 1543 to early 1700s It was caused by developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry which transformed the views of society about nature. It is said to start with the publication of a book/pamphlet called On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres. -
Enlightenment
The age of enlightenment is known as an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. It took place from 1685 to 1815. This movement had global influences and effects. It is notable for the circulation of new or radical ideas through printed books, journals, and pamphlets, as well as the discussion of ideas in meetings at scientific academies, lodges, literary salons, and coffeehouses. It is said to end with the beginning if the French revolution. -
Glorious Revolution
the glorious revolution took place in 1688 and ended in 1689. It is known as the glorious revolution because it is known as the bloodless revolution. The glorious revolution “referes to the deposition in November 1688 of James II and VII, king of England, Scotland and Ireland, and his replacement by his daughter Mary II and her husband William III of Orange, stadtholder and de facto ruler of the Dutch Republic.” Wikepedia. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was the transition from hand production to mechanical production, and also involved the adaptation of steam power and water power to power these tools and machines. It took 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840. It is notable for the development of mechanized manufacturing process. The textile industry was one of the first adopters, with mechanized looms being immensely more productive. -
American Revolution
The American revolution took place between 1765 and 1783. This revolution is known as one of the most epic political battles of all time. Not only was this a political battle, but it was also a military struggle. The American revolution happened when 13 of Brittan’s north American colonies rejected its imperial rule, causing protests without colonial representation. -
French Revolution
In the French Revolution the French People revolted against the existing regime. The uprising was caused by a combination of factors. The widespread distress and unrest led to some political changes, but unrest continued and on the 14 of July the Bastille was stormed. Unrest continued for the next 3 years, dominated by a political struggle for control. This led to the French Revolutionary wars with external powers including Austria, Britain and Prussia. -
Haitian Revolution
Haitian Revolution the Haitian Revolution lasted from August 22nd 1791 – January 1st 1804. This revolution was the reason behind the creation of the second independent country in the Americas soon after the U.S became independent in 1783. American political leaders, some of them slave owners, revolted against the province of Haiti as a state borne out of slavery. As a result, the US did not officially recognize Haitian independence until 1862. -
Revolutions of 1848
The Revolutions of 1848, also known as the Springtime of the Peoples, was a series of political upheavals and conflicts that took place in Europe. It took place from 12 January 1848 – 4 October 1849. The aim of the uprisings was to remove the old monarchical structures then in place and replace them with a new democratic government. It was successful in part, as serfdom was abolished in Austria and Hungary, and Denmark saw the end of absolute monarchy. -
Chinese Communist Revolution
The Chinese communist revolution was a nationalist democratic revolt that had the intentions of overthrowing the Quing (Manchu) dynasty in 1912. This created a republic. The revolt took place from 1911 through to 1912. -
Xinhai Revolution
The Xinhai Revolution, also known as the 1911 revolution, began as an armed rebellion against the ruling Qing dynasty called the Wuchang Uprising, caused by decades of unrest in the dynasty. In response the court appointed a prime minister who began negotiations with the revolutionaries. The revolutionaries also created a government, and a short civil war was fought which ended with a compromise and the end of the Qing dynasty, and of imperial rule in China. -
October Revolution (Russian Revolution)
On November 7, 1917, members of the Bolshevik political party seized power in the capital of Russia, Petrograd. This conflict, ultimately, led to a Bolshevik victory in the Russian civil war that followed, and the establishment of the Soviet Union in 1922. This was actually the second revolution of 1917 led by the Petrograd soviet. However this revolution solidified the Soviet Union. -
Cuban Revolution
Cuban Revolution The Cuban revolution (a part of the cold war) lasted from July 26, 1953 – January 1st, 1959. The revolution took place with the goal in mind of overthrowing the government of Fulgencio Batista, and replacing it with a government led by Fidel Castro. -
Iranian Revolution
Iranian Revolution The Iranian revolution ran from January 7th, 1978 – February 11th 1979. This revolution took place in an effort to remove and overthrow the Pahlavi dynasty which was under the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The revolution was supported by leftists and Islamic groups. -
Egyptian Revolution
The 2011 Egyptian revolution was started on the 25 of January as peaceful protests on a date set by planners to coincide with an annual police holiday to protest police brutality and corruption throughout the government. The primarily demanded an end to the Mubarak regime. Labor Unions also joined in with strikes and clashes became violent. They succeeded in replacing the regime with a military force which dissolved the houses of parliament the military would govern for the next six months.