General Knowledge - Important Revolutions
The following table describes major revolutions of the world −
| S.No |
Name and Explanation |
| 1 |
The Glorious Revolution or Revolution of 1688
This revolution ended the reign of James II in England and established the reign of William III and Mary II. It also ensured the Parliamentary supremacy over the (British) monarchy. |
| 2 |
The American Revolution (1765 to 1783)
It was American Independence War against the British Rule. |
| 3 |
The French Revolution (1790s)
It was the modern revolution in France that had taken place (roughly) between 1789 and 1799. |
| 4 |
The Haitian Revolution (1791 to 1804)
The revolution was an anti-slavery and anti-colonial insurgence that took place at Saint Domingue (the former French colony). |
| 5 |
The Russian Revolution (1917) (Also known as the Great October Socialist Revolution)
It was revolution that dismantled the Tsarist autocracy and founded the Soviet Union (in 1917). |
| 6 |
The Cuban Revolution (1953-59)
It was an armed revolt under the leadership of Fidel Castro against the Cuban President Fulgencio Batista (basically, the US backed authoritarian government). |
| 7 |
The Hungarian Revolution (of 1956)
It was basically Hungarian Uprising (nationwide) against the government of the Hungarian People's Republic and the Soviet-imposed policies. |
| 8 |
Iranian Revolution of 1978–79, (also known as Islamic Revolution)
The revolution removed the monarchy system and founded the Islamic republic. |
| 9 |
China's Cultural Revolution (1966)
The revolution enforced the communism in the country by removing the capitalist, traditional, and cultural elements. |
