Revolutions of 1848 - 1871

The Revolutions of 1848 - 1871 were a revolutionary wave consisting off mass political unrest and revolts around the world in the mid-19th century. The uprisings were mainly of a liberal capitalist and anti-colonial nature, and successfully spelt the death knells of feudalism.

Revolutions and Uprisings

• 1848: Springtime of Nations
  • Denmark
• 1848: Matale Rebellion (Sri Lanka)
• 1851: Taiping Revolution (China)
• 1852: Herzegovina Uprising (Ottoman Empire)
• 1854: Vicalvarada (Spain)
• 1854: Eureka Rebellion (Australia)
• 1854: Cao Bá Quát's Uprising (Vietnam)
• 1854: Red Turban Rebellion (China)
• 1854: Miao Rebellion (China)
• 1855: Panthay Rebellion (China)
• 1857: Great Rebellion (India)
• 1858: Mahtra War (Estonia)
• 1858: Doljna Revolt (Ottoman Empire)
• 1858: War of the Reform (Mexico)
• 1859: Second Italian War of Independence
• 1861: American Civil War
• 1862: Sioux Uprising (USA)
• 1862: Dungan Revolt (China)
• 1863: January Uprising (Poland)
• 1865: Morant Bay Rebellion (Jamaica)
• 1865: Baikal Insurrection (Russian Empire)
• 1867: Fenian Rising (Ireland)
• 1868: Meiji Restoration (Japan)
• 1868: Glorious Revolution (Spain)
• 1868: Lares Revolution (Puerto Rico)
• 1868: South Carolina Commune (USA)
• 1868: Ten Years' War (Cuba)
• 1869: Red River Rebellion (Canada)
• 1871: Paris Commune (France)
• 1871: Liberal Revolution (Guatemala)

Strikes and Other Events

• 1865: Upper Penisular Miner's Strike (USA)