 American Revolution

o 1765 – 1783
o The thirteen colonies won independence from the Great Britain, allying with France,
becoming the United States of America. This faction was led by the leadership of
George Washington.
 The French Revolution
o Partially carried forward by Napoleon during the later expansion of the French
empire. Considered by many historians present the revolution as a gigantic class
struggle.
o May 5, 1789 – November 9, 1799
o Triggered the decline of monarchies and replacing them with republics and liberal
democracies.
 Industrial Revolution
o Transition to new manufacturing processes
o 1760 – 1820 and 1840
o Began in Great Britain