Main Events
Definition
Main events refer to significant happenings that shape history, often leading to major changes in political, social or economic structures.
Analogy
Main events are like the key scenes in a movie. They're the moments that drive the plot forward and have a lasting impact on the characters (or in this case, societies).
Related terms
Historical Periods: These are specific spans of time marked by distinctive features or events.
Revolution: This is a fundamental and relatively sudden change in political power and political organization which occurs when the population revolts against the government.
War: A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
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