6 Wars of Independence

First War of Scottish Independence: When King Alexander III of Scotland died in 1286, his last heir following not long after, a feud erupted between the two leading contenders.


Mexican War of Independence: In 1808 France invaded Spain in an attempt to take control of the Iberian peninsula. 

Texas Revolution: After securing independence, Mexico gained control of the region known as Texas.


Haitian Revolution: The French Revolution was hugely inspirational if French commoners could overthrow their country’s oppressive government.

Indian War of Independence: Under the control of the British East India Company in 1857, Indian natives felt constrained and oppressed. 

Malagasy Uprising: In March 1947 the first political party to be formed in Madagascar, known as the Mouvement Démocratique de la Rénovation Malgache.

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