There are some events in the history of every nation that
have made deep impressions not only for that nation but the whole world. These
events have played a unique role in the page of history and have given new
directions to the future of mankind. Today, we will discuss the important
events that have developed our present world. Hopefully, these stories will
take you on the mysterious trip to your history.
The American Struggle for Independence: Birth of a New Nation
The American War of Independence was the first war that had
ever taken place between a colony and a powerful ruler in quest of gaining
their independence. Between 1775 and 1783, the Americans, led by George
Washington, took up this struggle against King George III of England.
This struggle was not only for freedom; It was an attempt to
find the true meaning of freedom. The Declaration of Independence, led by
Thomas Jefferson, was a strong message against slavery, oppression, and
monarchy. This struggle for American independence later became the inspiration
for the independence of other colonies.
French Revolution: invoking equality, fraternity and liberty
The French Revolution of 1789 destroyed the social,
political, and economic structure of France and all of Europe. The French rose
against the policy of King Louis XVI of France, exercised through the monarchy,
for their gross oppression and exploitation.
This revolution begins with not only changing a state, but
also to a new trend of human rights. "Freedom, equality, Friendship,"
these three principal scholars are deeply scattered in the hearts of the
people. The revolutionary leaders and various political parties like Maximilien
Robespierre led the revolution.
The end result of the revolution: Napoleon's rise in Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonapart came into power after the French Revolution and built a new empire all across Europe with the leadership of France. His imperial attitude changed the look of world politics and introduced a new chapter of imperialism.
World War II
The Second World War took place between the years 1939 to
1945 and happened to be one of the worst conflicts in human history that put so
many nations of this world in crying tears. It claimed some 10 million deaths
with widespread inerasable devastations at every nook of the earth. The Adolf
Hitler regime of Nazi Germany was desperate for the establishment of total
world supremacy as well and joined the combine against three of its immediate allies
that included the Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
This war had impact not only in the battlefield but also in
every field of ordinary people. After this war, a new world system was formed
and international institutions like United Nations were formed so that the
earth could be protected from such a destruction in the future.
India's Freedom Struggle: The dream of freedom through non -violent
movement
The struggle for independence against British rule was a
long procedure, culminating in Indian independence in 1947. Mahatma Gandhi and
his non-violent movement became a unique example around the world.
The Indians under Gandhiji initiated the movement against
British rule through the path of non-violence; this included the movements such
as non-cooperation, salt Satyagraha, and the quit India movement. The freedom
fight of India is no simple story of a freedom movement of a colony but
presents the example of a great moral victory of mankind.
Division on the basis of religion: Birth of India and Pakistan
After winning its independence, the entire area was
partitioned to establish another state known as Pakistan in which it reflected
religious sentiments in terms of religious faith existing during that era, this partition created many controversies
and resulted in the displacement of millions of people.
Emergence of Socialism due to Russian October Revolution
The October Revolution of 1917 was the birth of socialist
ideals. This revolution brought the Bolshevik party, under the leadership of
Vladimir Lenin in Russia, to power and caused the collapse of the monarchy.
This working-class movement against Jar Nicholas and his governance was recognized in the whole world as a first successful socialist revolution, and so the first state of socialism was born to the Soviet Union and took a great impact on politics in the world.
War for Human Rights: Civil Rights Movement in America
The American Civil Rights Movement between 1950 and 1960 was
a humongous social movement towards the rights of black people. Among these
leaders was Martin Luther King Jr. his speech "I have a dream" was shining
new hope in the hearts of the people of America.
This movement was to do away with the discriminative law and make the government demand equal rights. Important contributions have also been done by other such courageous women, such as Rosa Parks.
China's Cultural Revolution: Politics and Society in the Age of Mao
The revolution took place in China from the years 1966 and 1976, primarily initiated by Mao Zedong. This revolution was an attempt by the Chinese Communist Party to reform all kinds of society. The party especially had exercised strict control over the people of China.
This revolution significantly influenced China's economy
and social life and strengthened the role of China in world politics.
Berlin Wall Crash: The Seismic Beginning of Uniting Europe
The Berlin Wall crash started to represent German
reunification and the final end of the Cold War in 1989. The Berlin Wall
separated West Germany from East Germany after it divided Berlin in 1945 during
the World War II. The fall of the Berlin Wall is one of the great historic
moments to the world of Europe.
The fall of the wall brought an end to both the geographical
and political distance between Eastern Europe and the West. Germany reformed
into a single state after that.
Decolonization in Africa: Independence Struggles and the Search for
Identity
Between the mid -twentieth century, many African states
freed themselves from European dominance. These movements were as diverse as
Kenya's Mau Mau Rebellion,
the Liberation War of Algeria, and the Freedom Movement in Ghana.
The leaders like Kenyatta and Nelson Mandela, who took the movement towards success and through independence, people of Africa find their self-identity.
Iran's Islamic Revolution: The New Political Order in the Middle East
In 1979, Iran took a revolutionary step towards a new trend
in political change in the politics of the Middle East. Ayatollah Khomeini had
led this Islamic Revolution with the overthrowing of a monarchy in Iran to
emerge as an Islamic republic.
Indeed, the Iranian revolution changed the politics of the
Middle East and world politics dramatically. The oil-rich region is important
to international powers, and this change in Iran is at the center of their
interest.
Movement for anti-racism in South Africa and Nelson Mandela: the dream for
a united nation
One of the most pivotal movements in the twentieth century
and also the center of such importance was the anti-apartheid movement of South
Africa. Nelson Mandela joined this movement by gathering people against
discrimination in a single boat. He finally ended racism in his nation and then
began establishing a democratic society in that land.
As a result of this movement, a new way of forming society
on the basis of equality opened in South Africa and became a symbol of the
struggle for human rights globally.
Conclusion
Some of the significant events in the history of each nation
form the identity of the nation and give the entire human race a new direction.
This event is not just a memory of the past but also the source of our
education and inspiration.
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