Social unrest under Europe's feudal system found its voice during the Enlightenment, when philosophers promoted egalitarian and democratic ideals. These ideas became the flame that lit the fuse of revolution. This program outlines the key causes and events of the American and French Revolutions, as well as subsequent struggles for equal rights for colonized nations, indigenous peoples, and women.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2016. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 30, 2018.

Introduction: Democratic Revolutions and Revelations (2:17); --The American Revolution (3:21); -- The French Revolution (4:11); -- Other Revolutions and Revelations (3:07); -- Credits: Democratic Revolutions and Revelations (0:06); .