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American Revolution
The American revolution truly began long before the battles of Lexington and Concord, as several harsh taxation acts imposed by the British Crown made the American populations very angry. The phrase'"No taxation without representation," is the motto of this revolution and was the spirit for the American fighters. The colonists were heavily out skilled and outnumbered by the British forces but still were able to find crucial victories at Bunker Hill and Saratoga; which crippled the British Army. -
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French Revolution
The French Revolution's true start date can be seen in 3 ways, whether it was the start of the National Convention, the Tennis Court Oath, or the first battle; fought on May 5th. The revolt was a harsh and bloody conflict fought primarily between the French lower class and the French military, under the control of the King. The revolution saw many bloody battles and several thousand deaths by guillotine, making it one of the modest bloody ever, however, the French lower class were able to win. -
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Haitian Revolt
Beginning in 1791 as a slave revolt, the Hatian Revolution is the only successful slave attack in history. After becoming fed up with poor treatment of slaves and long working hours, Toussaint L'ouveture led slaves on an initial rebellion which showed the owners their true feelings. In 1804, after 13 years of conflict between the parties, the slaves forced the owners out of Haiti and became independent. -
French Revolution
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Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot
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Latin American Revolution
Lasted from 1810-1825
