Political Movements
10 articles in this category
The May 4th Movement: A Turning Point in Modern Chinese History
Explore the May 4th Movement's pivotal role in China's transition to nationalism and socialism through student-led protests against imperialism.
The Rise of Fascism and Authoritarian Regimes After World War I
Explore post-WWI Europe's shift towards authoritarianism as economic collapse fuels fascist movements in Italy and Germany.
The Rise of Communist Threats in Post-War Europe
Explore post-WWI Europe's struggle with rising communist movements that threatened nascent democracies and led to internal divisions within socialist parties.
Sun Yat-sen's Revolutionary Alliance: A Turning Point in Modern China
Explore Sun Yat-sen's founding of the Revolutionary Alliance in 1905, marking China's shift from imperial rule to republicanism with social reforms.
Ireland's Struggle for Independence and Its Impact on British Politics
Explore Ireland's fight for independence from Britain, marked by rebellions, famine, and nationalist movements from 1798 to the late 1800s.
The Springtime and Withering of Nationalism: Europe, 1848-1849
Explore the 1848 revolutions in Europe, marked by nationalism but thwarted by conservative forces, shaping future political landscapes.
The Rise and Fall of Liberal Nationalism in Central Europe
Explore the rise and fall of liberal nationalism in central Europe during the 1840s, marked by revolutions that failed due to internal divisions and conservative counter-reactions.
Nationalism in the Nineteenth Century
Explore nationalism's rise after 1815, reshaping European politics through new institutions reflecting public interest over individual rulers.
The Triumph of Nationalism in Nineteenth-Century Europe
Explore the rise of nationalism from 1815 to 1914, transforming Europe's political map through state reorganizations based on ethnic identity.
The Execution of Louis XVI and the Reign of Terror
Explore key moments in the French Revolution including Louis XVI's execution and the Reign of Terror, marking shifts from reform to radical enforcement.