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Silang Revolt (Phlippines)
This revolt was led by of Diego Silang and Gabriela Silang. It took place during the British invasion of Manila. On this date, Diego Silang declared the independence of Ilocandia. The British heard about this revolt in Manila soon after. -
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American Revolutionary War
During this period, American and British forces clashed due to the Crown's insistence upon taxing the colonists, imposing a tea monopoly, and forcing quartering acts among the people. -
American Revolution: Declaration of Independence Signed
On this date, America's official Independence was signed and sent off to Britain. This date would also come to be known as independence day. -
American Revolutionary War: Signing of Constitution
This marked the end of the Revolutionary War with the implementation of an independent Constitution. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes that occurred from 1760 to 1840. This transition included going from hand production methods to machines, new chemical manufacturing and iron production processes, and the increasing use of steam power. The image is the Watt steam engine that was first built in 1789. -
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French Revolution
France's Revolution would develop to overthrow the previous ideas of monarchy and the importance of the aristocracy and replace them with the Englightenment and the new Declaration of the Rights of Man. -
French Revolution: Storming of Bastille
The taking of this medieval-like prison marks the beginning of the French Revolution, shortly after the Tennis Court Oath. Although there were only seven prisoners to be freed, it was symbolically powerful. -
Haitian Revolution: Gathering at Bois Caiman
This site was where a Vudou ceremony was held that officially began the Haitian Revolution. The secret ceremony was among representative slaves from neighboring plantations. -
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Haitian Revolution
Slave revolution in the colony of Saint-Dominigue and was the only slave revolt that led to the formation of a state. It was also one of few revolutions in colonies that would succeed. -
Kosciuszko Uprising: Tadeusz Kosciuszko
During the Polish revolt, aka Kosciuszko Uprising, the people rose against Russia and Prussia. On this date, Kosciuszko took his role as Commander in Chief. -
White Lotus Rebellions
This was a Chinese anti-Manchu uprising that occurred during the Qing Dynasty. It began as a tax protest led by the White Lotus Society, a secret religious cult, that wanted to restore the Ming dynasty. This image is a conglomerate of the some of the emblems of these secret societies. -
Dublin Uprising: Robert Emmet
On July 23rd 1803 Robert Emmet, launched a rebellion in the streets of Dublin. This resulted in the militarization of Ireland and showed the Ireland would never be more than a colony. Robert Emmet was tried for high treason and executed. -
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Serbian Revolutions
Serbia regarded themselves as independent for the first time in 300 years after Ottoman and brief Austrian rule. This movement was encouraged by Russians. -
Serbian Revolution: Karadorde Petrovic
Petrovic was the leader of this first Uprising and the one to declare Belgrade the capital of Serbia. He was a charismatic leader that gained the support of many. -
Dos de Mayo Uprising
On the second of May, 1808, the people of Madrid rebelled against the French troops, provoking the French Imperial forces and triggering the Peninsular War. This is an artistic representation by Francisco de Goya. -
May Revolution
This was a week-long series of events that took place from May 18 to 25, 1810, in Buenos Aires, capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. It resulted in the removal of Viceroy Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros and established a local government. This is the open cabildo on May 22, 1810. -
Mexican War of Independence
The Mexican War of Independence was between the people of Mexico and the Spanish authorities. It was led by Mexican-born Spaniards, Mestizos and Amerindians. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a local priest and member of a group, was one of the most prominent leaders. -
Greek War of Independence
This was a successful war of independence waged by the Greek revolutionaries between 1821 and 1832, assisted by Russia, the UK, and France against the Ottoman Empire.This illustrates Bishop Germanos of old Patras blessing the Greek banner at Agia Lavra on the outset of the national revolt against the Turks on 25 March 1821. -
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Greek War for Independence
Greeks, with the help of European powers like Britain and France were able to defeat the Ottoman Empire. -
Peruvian Independence
Jose San Martín called for an open cabildo to discuss the independence of Peru, which was agreed. With this approval, the authority in Lima, San Martín declared the independence of Peru on 28 July 1821. The image is San Martin's portrait as the first president of Peru. -
Decembrist Revolt
In this revolt, the Russian army rebelled against the newly crowned tsar, Nicholas I in December. -
July Revolution
The French Revolution of 1830, also known as the July Revolution, overthrew of King Charles X and the Duke of Orléans is put on the throne. It marked the shift from one constitutional monarchy, the Bourbon Restoration, to another, the July Monarchy. The image is an iconic tableau by Eugene Delacroix. -
Merthyr Rising
The Merthyr Rising of 1831 was the violent climax to many years of simmering unrest among the large working class population of Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales and the surrounding area. This was the first time in British history the red flag of revolution was flown. Many workers marched under a red flag, which was later adopted as the symbol of the working class. -
The Revolutions of 1848
A series of revolutions swept up Europe due to disatisfaction with authorities and society. They were largely unsuccessful. -
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Taiping Rebellion
Led by Hong Xiuquan, this rebellion was centered in Nanjing and made up mostly of Hakkas. The revolt was against the Manchu-dyansty that was in power at the time. -
Taiping Rebellions: Hong Xiuquan
During this time, Hong Xiuquan (pictured) led the Rebellions and during this year, he came to full power as he overthrew Yang Xiuqing and killed his followers. -
Donghak Peasant Revolution
This was an anti-feudal rebellion that occurred in Korea, based on the Donghak religion. Donghak was a humanistic religion that sought human equality, having a pantheistic theology. It was founded by Choe Jeu in 1860. This is an image of the rebels gathered on Mount Baek.
