The storming of the Bastille, 14 July 1789, during the French Revolution. Greek War of Independence, (1821–29), rebellion of Greeks within the Ottoman Empire, a struggle which resulted in the establishment of an independent Greece. This is a list of revolutions, rebellions, insurrections, and uprisings.

Learn about five revolutions that changed the course of history, from the American Revolution to the Haitian Revolution. Discover how these uprisings challenged the existing political and social systems and influenced the world.

The revolution was unusual, and it created a lot of surprise throughout the world: it lacked many of the customary causes of revolution (defeat at war, a financial crisis, peasant rebellion, or disgruntled military); produced profound change at great speed; was massively popular; overthrew a regime heavily protected by a lavishly financed army ...

A list of 10 revolutions that had a significant impact on history, such as the French, Russian, Chinese, and Cuban revolutions. Each revolution is briefly described and linked to more information on the web page.

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