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 I. American Revolution

Introduction
The American Revolution (1775-1783) was a pivotal event leading to the independence of
the thirteen American colonies from British rule.

Causes

1. Economic Factors:

Taxation without Representation: Examples include the Stamp Act (1765) and the
Townshend Acts (1767).

· Trade Restrictions: The Navigation Acts limited colonial trade with nations other than
Britain.
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Economic Exploitation: Colonies were used primarily for raw material extraction,
benefiting British manufacturers.

2. Political Factors:

Lack of Representation: Colonists had no direct representation in the British

Parliament.

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Autocratic Policies: The Intolerable Acts (1774) imposed harsh measures on
Massachusetts.

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Military Occupation: The Quartering Act required colonists to house British soldiers,
increasing resentment.

3. Social and Intellectual

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Enlightenment Ideas: Philosophers like John Locke promoted ideas of liberty and
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The First Continental Congress (1774) united the colonies against British
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Emerging American Identity: A growing sense of a distinct American identity separate

from Britain.

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1. Early Conflicts:
 Battles of Lexington and Concord (1775): Marked the beginning of armed conflict.
 Siege of Boston (1775-1776): Resulted in British evacuation.
 Battle of Bunker Hill (1775): Demonstrated colonial resolve despite a British
victory.

2. Declaration of Independence:
 July 4, 1776: Colonies declared independence, authored by Thomas Jefferson.

3. Major Battles:
 Battle of Saratoga (1777): Turning point, leading to French support.
 Battle of Trenton (1776): Boosted American morale with a surprise victory.
 Siege of Yorktown (1781): British General Cornwallis surrendered, effectively
ending the war.

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4. International Support:

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 French Alliance (1778): Provided crucial military and financial support.
 Spanish and Dutch Involvement: Further pressured British resources.

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5. Treaty of Paris (1783):
 Formally ended the war and recognized American independence.

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Establishment of a democratic republic with the U.S. Constitution (1787).

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Industrial Growth: Spurred economic development and industrialization in the new nation.

3. Social Changes:
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Gradual abolition of slavery in Northern states.

Women’s Roles: Increased participation of women in political discourse, setting the stage
for future rights movements.

Impact on India
1. Colonial Strategies:

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colonies.
o Strengthened British East India Company's control over Indian territories.
o Administrative Reforms: Implemented policies to better manage and exploit
Indian resources.

2. Indian Response:
o Influenced Indian leaders and reformers with ideas of liberty and self-governance.
o Laid the groundwork for future Indian independence movements.
o Early Nationalist Movements: Inspired early resistance and reform movements like
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the Indian National Congress (1885).

3. Economic Shifts:
o Increased British economic exploitation of India to compensate for losses in
America.
o Shift in trade policies to benefit British industries, impacting Indian artisans and
traders.

Conclusion

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 The American Revolution was a landmark event that reshaped political, economic, and
social landscapes globally. It inspired other colonies, including India, to aspire for self-rule
and led to decolonisation.

II. French Revolution

Introduction
The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a significant period of social and political upheaval
in France, leading to the abolition of the monarchy, the rise of democratic principles, and
profound changes in the social order.

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2. Political Factors:
Weak Leadership: King Louis XVI’s inability to address the
financial crisis and implement reforms.

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Absolutism: Centralized royal power and lack of political
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Estate-General Inequity: Voting system that favored the First and

Second Estates over the Third Estate.

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Class Inequality:
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Enlightenment Ideas: Philosophers like Rousseau and Voltaire
promoted liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Influence of Other Revolutions: Inspiration from the American Revolution

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1. Initial Events:

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o Meeting of the Estates-General (1789): Convened to address the financial crisis,
leading to the formation of the National Assembly by the Third Estate.
o Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789): Symbolic act of revolution and defiance
against royal authority.
o Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789): Proclaimed
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4. Napoleon’s Rise:
Coup of 18 Brumaire (1799): Overthrow of the Directory, leading to Napoleon Bonaparte’s
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rise to power as First Consul.

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1. Political Changes:
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o Women’s Rights Movement: Though limited, the revolution sparked debates

about women's rights.

3. Economic Changes:

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o Economic Liberalization: Removal of feudal restrictions on trade and commerce.
o Industrial Growth: Spurred economic development and industrialization in the
new nation.

Impact on India

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o British Refocus: Britain shifted focus to consolidating its empire in India after
turmoil in Europe.
o Strengthened Control: The British East India Company tightened its grip on Indian
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o Administrative Reforms: Implementation of policies to better manage and exploit
Indian resources.

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o Influence on Leaders: Inspired Indian leaders and reformers with ideas of liberty
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o Foundation for Independence Movements: Laid the groundwork for future Indian
independence movements.
o Early Nationalist Movements: Encouraged early resistance and reform movements

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3. Economic Shifts:
o Increased Exploitation: Heightened British economic exploitation of India to
compensate for European losses.

o Trade Policy Changes: Policies favoring British industries, impacting Indian artisans
and traders.

Conclusion
o The French Revolution reshaped political landscapes in France and beyond.
o The Indian renaissance is also one of them

III. American Civil War

Introduction
The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a significant conflict between the Northern states
(the Union) and the Southern states (the Confederacy) that seceded from the United States.
It was primarily fought over issues of slavery and states' rights.

Causes

1. Slavery:
Moral and Economic Divide: The North's growing abolitionist movement versus the
South's dependence on slavery for its agrarian economy

Expansion of Slavery: Debates over the extension of slavery into new territories and
states, exemplified by the Missouri Compromise (1820) and the Kansas-Nebraska Act
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2. States' Rights:
Doctrine of Nullification: Southern belief in the right to nullify federal laws they deemed
unconstitutional.

Secession: Southern states' assertion of their right to secede from the Union.

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Industrial North vs. Agrarian South: Differing economic systems and interests, with the
North favoring tariffs and industrialization, and the South relying on cotton exports.

5. Political Conflicts:
Election of 1860: Abraham Lincoln's election, seen as a threat to slavery, prompted
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Southern states to secede.
Dred Scott Decision (1857): Supreme Court ruling that African Americans were not
citizens and that Congress had no authority to prohibit slavery in territories.

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1. Initial Battles:

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Fort Sumter (1861): First shots of the Civil War, leading to widespread mobilization.
First Battle of Bull Run (1861): First major battle, resulting in a Confederate victory and
realization of a long, grueling conflict.

2. Major Campaigns and Battles:

Antietam (1862): Bloodiest single-day battle in American history, leading to the
Emancipation Proclamation.
Gettysburg (1863): Turning point of the war, resulting in a major Union victory.
Sherman's March to the Sea (1864): Devastating campaign through Georgia, aimed at
crippling the Southern war effort.

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Emancipation Proclamation (1863): Lincoln's declaration freeing slaves in Confederate-
held territory, shifting the war's focus to slavery.

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emphasizing national unity and equality.

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4. End of the War:
Appomattox Court House (1865)

Impact
1. Political Changes:

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Reconstruction (1865-1877): Efforts to rebuild and integrate the Southern states back into
the Union, alongside significant political and social challenges.

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Impact on India
1. Cotton Supply:
Cotton Famine: The disruption of American cotton exports led to a crisis in Britain’s textile
industry, increasing reliance on Indian cotton.
Boost to Indian Cotton Industry: Temporary increase in demand for Indian cotton,
benefiting Indian farmers but also exposing them to market volatility.

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The American Civil War was a defining event in U.S. history, leading to the abolition of
slavery. The war set the stage for future civil rights movements and reshaped the American
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