10 Interesting Fact About Political revolutions and uprisings

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• The French Revolution in 1789 was one of the most famous political revolutions in history, and triggered a wave of revolution throughout Europe and the world.
• During the American revolution, many women participated in the war as warriors and information collectors.
• The Bolshevik revolution in Russia in 1917 ended the Tsar's power and brought a communist government to the country.
• Industrial Revolution in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries changed the way of life and work of society, and produced revolutionary technological developments.
• The Cuban revolution in 1959 was led by Fidel Castro and succeeded in overthrowing the government of the Fulgencio Batista dictator.
• The Egyptian revolution in 2011 began with a massive protest in Tahrir Square, and succeeded in overthrowing President Hosni Mubarak.
• The Iranian Revolution in 1979 overthrew the Shah government and brought the Islamic government to the country.
• The Mexican Revolution in 1910 was led by Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa, and succeeded in overthrowing the government of Porfirio Diaz.
• The Indonesian Revolution in 1945 ended the Dutch colonial power and brought Indonesia into an independent state.
• The Tunisia revolution in 2011 was triggered by economic and political protests, and succeeded in overthrowing President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.