- The American Revolution (1775-1783): The American colonies fought for independence from Great Britain, resulting in the formation of the United States.
- The French Revolution (1789-1799): The French people overthrew the monarchy and aristocracy, leading to radical political and societal changes.
Two revolutions that occurred in the 1600s are:
- The English Civil War (1642-1651): A conflict between the monarchy and Parliament that led to the overthrow of King Charles I and the establishment of a republican government.
- The Dutch Revolt (1568-1648): The Netherlands fought for independence from the Spanish Empire, resulting in the formation of the Dutch Republic.