The Revolution

The Industrial Revolution at the turn of the twentieth century had been marked by millions of immigrants coming to America and getting jobs in factories. But these workers were given little pay and horrible working conditions. But they had taken a stand and began the age of labor movement. Workers across America made efforts to get things like better wages and working conditions, using methods from strikes to riots to achieve those goals. However, the wealthy and the U.S. government tried to put…

Did you know that 900,000 died in the Mexican Revolution due to a dictator? The Mexican Revolution was the biggest turning point in the countries history. There were three different parts of the war before, during and after the war. Before the war there was already an unstable country which is what caused the whole country to rebel. During the war most of what was happening was political intimidation to get more people on one of the sides. After the war the country ended up divided but now free…

oppressive authoritarian regime that imposes a narrow interpretation of Islamic governance across the country. Since 1979, the clerical regime has strengthened its stranglehold on almost every sphere of Iranian peoples’ lives. The first phase of the revolution lasted from 1979 -1989 until the ayatollah’s death. This tumultuous period included killing off supporters of the previous regime, taking foreign hostages and fostering its zealotry across the Islamic world. This phase also saw an eight…

The American Revolution was not as radical as people may think. Instead, it was a war that focused more of its attention on the concept of rule at home. The Patriots beliefs reflected their parent country. Their motives were not absurd; in fact, they were an imitation of what they had already known. In the article, An Account of a Stamp Riot, the author describes a vicious attack on the governor and his home. “The mob…came up to the Fort Gate with a number of torches, and a scaffold on which…

The Industrial Revolution in Europe was a major shift in economy for higher demands in industrials. The Revolution first started because of the increase in population and the rapid growth in technology. Machines were replacing man’s hands which left many without jobs. This movement then forced people to work in the factories. The issue with that was there were not enough skilled workers to meet demands. The first issue had started within the textile industry. The cottage industries at the time…

freedom was not what they were looking for, it was independence. The colonists did not mind being ruled by Britain, they just wanted the power to rule their local colonies. However, there were many things that lead up to this revolution. On both sides. Long before revolution broke out, there was another war going on in America. This time, the colonists were fighting alongside the British against the French and Indians. The French and Indian war was brutal, the enemies knew the land and knew…

The American Revolution was also known as the American War of Independence. It began in the year 1775, and it was over by the year 1783. The war began when the tension started increasing between the civilians of the 13 North American colonies and the government. After the French and Indian War 1754 to 1763, King George III lost a large amount of money because he needed to purchase arms and goods for his armies in the war. Due to this, King George III was in debt and began taxing citizens in…

Before the industrial revolution, a mass production of manufactured products made possible by machinery, people made most of their own goods in their home by hand. The act of making things you needed was very taxing on people, and was a very long process. However, this all changed when the textile industry became popular. The industry let the public get the same end result for much cheaper. Customers were also utilizing the textile industry because the mass production of goods meant they would…

The Neolithic Revolution began in the Middle East and spread all around the world. The discovery of farming spread to other cultures. The Neolithic Revolution started in 8,000 BCE when the climate changed causing plants to grow along the river all over the land. This reliable source of food caused cities to develop when people started settling down and started the idea of specialized labor where one person only does one job. When the Paleolithic Age was ending the climate became…

that got overthrown. Their conflict also branched from the fact that the revolutionaries violated some European treaties by invading papal territory and abolishing the rights of the Austrian princes in Alsace. Foreign governments undermined the revolution by attacking France, providing refuge for French rebels (émigrés) and armed them to attack…