- The American Revolution (1775-1783): This was a war for independence fought by the 13 British colonies in North America against Great Britain. The colonies were successful in achieving independence, and the United States was established as a sovereign nation.
- The French Revolution (1789-1799): This was a period of radical social and political change in France, characterized by the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a democratic government.
- The Russian Revolution (1917): This was a period of political and social upheaval in Russia, marked by the overthrow of the Tsarist monarchy and the establishment of the Soviet Union.
- The Chinese Revolution (1911-1949): This was a period of political and social upheaval in China, marked by the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.
- The Cuban Revolution (1953-1959): This was a period of political and social upheaval in Cuba, marked by the overthrow of the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista and the establishment of a socialist government led by Fidel Castro.
- The Iranian Revolution (1979): This was a period of political and social upheaval in Iran, marked by the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of an Islamic theocracy.
- The Arab Spring (2010-2012): This was a series of pro-democracy uprisings that occurred in several Arab countries, including Tunisia, Egypt, and Syria.
- The Ukrainian Revolution (2014): This was a period of political and social upheaval in Ukraine, marked by the overthrow of the pro-Russian government and the establishment of a pro-Western government.
- The Hong Kong Democracy Protests (2014-2019): These were a series of pro-democracy protests and civil unrest in Hong Kong, calling for greater autonomy and political reform.
- The Black Lives Matter Movement (2013-present): This is a social and political movement that seeks to address issues of racial inequality and injustice, particularly against Black people, in the United States and around the world.
