Iranian Revolution refers to the popular movement in Iran (1979) to overthrow a pro-western monarchy and establish an Islamic republic. As a result of the Iranian Revolution, Iran became an Islamic Republic. Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution, is a momentous development in … [Read more...] about Iranian Revolution – How is the Islamic Revolution Connected with the Clash of Civilizations?
World History Notes
American Revolution – How America Overturned Monarchy and Became Independent, Rich, and Powerful?
Have you ever wondered what is the significance of the American Revolution? The main significance is that the war ended the "Divine Right of Kingship". America overturned Monarchy (rule by kings) and it became a Republic (head of the state is not hereditary). And finally, America became the … [Read more...] about American Revolution – How America Overturned Monarchy and Became Independent, Rich, and Powerful?
Colonization of Africa: How did the Scramble for Africa lead to Decolonization?
The colonization of Africa was a process that unfolded primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, culminating in the near-total domination of the continent by European powers. This period, often referred to as the "Scramble for Africa," was driven by a combination of political, economic, … [Read more...] about Colonization of Africa: How did the Scramble for Africa lead to Decolonization?
Israel-Palestine Conflict: History, Wars, and Solution
Know everything you need to know about the Israel-Palestine Conflict - History, Wars, and Solution. We have been receiving many requests from our readers to create an easy-to-understand article covering all the issues related to Israel-Palestine. Though it's not easy to cover every dimension … [Read more...] about Israel-Palestine Conflict: History, Wars, and Solution
Chinese History: Chinese Revolution, Civil War and Communist Revolution
Chinese history is vast and complex, stretching back thousands of years. It is traditionally divided into a series of dynasties, each of which marks a period during which a particular family ruled the empire. Read here to learn more. China is a nation with ancient culture and heritage. Unlike … [Read more...] about Chinese History: Chinese Revolution, Civil War and Communist Revolution
Great Depression (1929-1945) – Causes, New Deal and Effects
The Great Depression of the 1930s was a severe economic problem which affected the whole world, and United States of America (USA) in particular. This was a significant event between two world wars. Great Economic Depression started in 1929 and lasted until the 1940s. What is a … [Read more...] about Great Depression (1929-1945) – Causes, New Deal and Effects
The American Civil War (1861-1865): How Did Abraham Lincoln Change History?
In this post, we discuss the causes, course, and significance of the American Civil War (1861-1865). We will also see how Abraham Lincoln made a difference in history, in spite of the opposition he faced. The American Civil War: The Background When American won Independence from England in … [Read more...] about The American Civil War (1861-1865): How Did Abraham Lincoln Change History?
Second World War (1939-1945): Causes and Consequences
We have seen the causes and consequences of the First World War in the last post. The First World War itself sowed the seeds for the Second World War, primarily because of the humiliating Treaty of Versailles. We shall see the causes and consequences of the Second World War (WWII) in this … [Read more...] about Second World War (1939-1945): Causes and Consequences
First World War (1914-1918): Causes and Consequences
First World War (World War I) is considered as one of the largest wars in history. The world's great powers assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (British Empire, France and the Russian Empire) versus the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). WWI lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 … [Read more...] about First World War (1914-1918): Causes and Consequences
Disintegration of the USSR (1991): Reasons and Impact
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was a loose confederation of 15 republics with Russia as the leader. USSR was a strong bloc with great control over global politics from 1922 to 1991, when it was disintegrated into smaller units. In this post let's analyse the reasons and impact of the … [Read more...] about Disintegration of the USSR (1991): Reasons and Impact
