MAJOR REVOLUTIONS for appsc

I. The Russian Revolution (1917)

The main cause of the Russian Revolution was the autocratic rule of the Czars. This revolution led
to the establishment of the rule of Lenin in Russia. In this way Russia became the first communist
state of the World.


II.French Revolution (1789 - 1793)

The autocratic rule of the king of France led the country to financial bankruptcy. The philosophers
and intellectuals inspired the people of France to change the face of the society. "Liberty, Equality
and Fraternity" became the slogan of the revolution. Napoleon Bonaparte emerged as a great
military general of France.