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 socialist or anti-colonial in nature and were mostly short-lived, failing to have a long-term impact.
Revolutions and Large Strikes
- 1848: Pan-European Revolt
- 1848: Matale Rebellion (Sri Lanka)
- 1851: Taiping Revolution (China)
- 1854: Eureka Rebellion (Australia)
- 1857: Great Rebellion (India)
- 1866: Meiji Restoration (Japan)
- 1868: South Carolina Commune (USA)
- 1869: Red River Rebellion (Canada)
- 1871: Paris Commune (France)