A significant and often radical change that occurs within a society or across multiple societies, leading to a new system or way of life. Examples include the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution.
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Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization, technological advancements, and urbanization that transformed traditional societies into modern industrial ones.
French Revolution: An uprising in France during the late 18th century that led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic, inspiring democratic ideals worldwide.
American Revolution: The war fought by American colonies against British rule in order to gain independence, which played a key role in spreading democratic ideals globally.