- Fought between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen American colonies that declared their independence as the United States of America.
- Causes included:
- Taxation without representation in the British Parliament.
- The desire for self-government and greater autonomy from British rule.
- Resulted in the establishment of the United States as an independent nation, with a federal government and a Bill of Rights guaranteeing individual liberties.
2. The French Revolution (1789-1799)
- A period of radical political and societal change in France, which profoundly influenced the course of European history.
- Causes included:
- Economic inequality, social unrest, and widespread dissatisfaction with the French monarchy.
- The Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
- Led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic.
- The revolution had a significant impact on the spread of revolutionary ideas throughout Europe, inspiring other uprisings and revolutions.