The Russian Revolution depicts how this movement was driven by the new ideas and strong leadership of Vladimir Lenin, and was sparked by the hope for a better way of life.
Examines the causes and effects of uprisings in China throughout the twentieth century, and discusses the efforts of Mao Zedong to create a society free of inequality, poverty, and foreign control.
Examines the causes and effects of the uprisings in France in the late eighteenth century, and discusses why various groups were so opposed to the leadership of King Louis XVI.
Examines the causes and effects of the uprisings in Mexico in the first half of the twentieth century, and discusses why various groups were so opposed to the leadership of Porfirio Diaz.
Examines the causes and effects of uprisings in Cuba, from Spanish colonial rule to independence, and looks at the controversial leadership and philosophies of communist dictator Fidel Castro.
Examines the causes and effects of uprisings in China throughout the twentieth century, and discusses the efforts of Mao Zedong to create a society free of inequality, poverty, and foreign control.
Examines the causes and effects of uprisings in Russia in the early twentieth century, and discusses why people were so receptive to the message of communist leader Vladimir Lenin.
Examines the causes and effects of uprisings in South Africa in the late twentieth century, and considers the influence of Nelson Mandela as a force for ending the system of apartheid.
Examines the causes and effects of the uprisings in India in the first half of the twentieth century, and discusses the philosophies of nonviolent leader Mahatma Gandhi.