Global revolutions

Definition

Global revolutions refer to widespread movements for political and social change that occurred around the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These revolutions aimed to overthrow oppressive systems and establish new forms of government based on principles like equality and self-determination.

Related terms

American Revolution: A revolution fought between 1775 and 1783 where American colonists sought independence from British rule, inspired by Enlightenment ideals.

French Revolution: A period of radical social upheaval in France (1789-1799), fueled by calls for liberty, equality, fraternity, resulting in significant political changes.

Latin American Revolutions: A series of revolutions in the early 19th century that led to the independence of various Latin American countries from Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule.