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List of Riots

A riot is a form of civil disorder commonly characterized by a group lashing out in a violent public disturbance against authority, property, or people. Riots often occur in reaction to a perceived grievance or out of dissent. The following is a list of notable riots throughout history, illustrating the various causes and impacts of such events.

Historical Riots[edit]

Boston Massacre (1770)[edit]

The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770, and was a confrontation in which British soldiers shot and killed several people while being harassed by a mob in Boston. This event is often cited as a catalyst for the American Revolution, highlighting the tensions between the American colonists and British authorities.

Coldbath Fields Riot (1833)[edit]

The Coldbath Fields Riot took place on May 13, 1833, in London. It was a protest organized by the National Union of the Working Classes against the government. The riot resulted in the death of a police officer and highlighted the growing unrest among the working class during the Industrial Revolution.

Philadelphia Nativist Riots (1844)[edit]

The Philadelphia Nativist Riots were a series of riots that took place in Philadelphia in 1844. These riots were fueled by anti-immigrant sentiment, particularly against Irish Catholics. The violence resulted in several deaths and the destruction of property, reflecting the ethnic and religious tensions of the time.

Causes of Riots[edit]

Riots can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

Political Grievances: Discontent with government policies or actions.
Economic Hardship: High unemployment, poverty, and economic inequality.
Social Inequality: Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or religion.
Trigger Events: Specific incidents that ignite existing tensions.

Impact of Riots[edit]

Riots can have significant social, economic, and political impacts, such as:

Social Change: Riots can lead to reforms and changes in policy.
Economic Damage: Destruction of property and loss of business.
Political Repercussions: Changes in leadership or government policies.

Also see[edit]

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+List of Riots
-A '''riot''' is a form of civil disorder commonly characterized by a group lashing out in a violent public disturbance against authority, property, or people. Riots often occur in reaction to a perceived grievance or out of dissent. The following is a comprehensive list of notable riots throughout history, categorized by region and time period.
+[[File:Doutielt1.jpg|thumb|A depiction of a riot in the streets.]]
-== Ancient and Medieval Riots ==
+A '''riot''' is a form of civil disorder commonly characterized by a group lashing out in a violent public disturbance against authority, property, or people. Riots often occur in reaction to a perceived grievance or out of dissent. The following is a list of notable riots throughout history, illustrating the various causes and impacts of such events.
-=== Nika Riots (532 AD) ===
+== Historical Riots ==
-The [[Nika Riots]] took place in Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, during the reign of Emperor Justinian I. The riots were sparked by political tensions and chariot racing factions known as the Blues and the Greens. The violence resulted in the destruction of much of the city and the deaths of tens of thousands of people.
-=== The Peasants' Revolt (1381) ===
-The [[Peasants' Revolt]] in England was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381. The revolt had various causes, including socio-economic and political tensions generated by the Black Death, high taxes due to the Hundred Years' War, and instability within the local leadership of London.
-== Early Modern Riots ==
 === Boston Massacre (1770) ===
-The [[Boston Massacre]] was a confrontation in which British soldiers shot and killed several people while being harassed by a mob in Boston. The event was heavily publicized by leading Patriots such as Paul Revere and Samuel Adams.
+[[File:Boston_Massacre.jpg|thumb|The Boston Massacre, a pivotal event leading up to the American Revolution.]]
+The [[Boston Massacre]] occurred on March 5, 1770, and was a confrontation in which British soldiers shot and killed several people while being harassed by a mob in Boston. This event is often cited as a catalyst for the American Revolution, highlighting the tensions between the American colonists and British authorities.
-=== Gordon Riots (1780) ===
-The [[Gordon Riots]] were a series of anti-Catholic protests in London, named after Lord George Gordon. The riots were sparked by the Papists Act 1778, which was intended to reduce official discrimination against British Catholics.
-== 19th Century Riots ==
-=== Peterloo Massacre (1819) ===
-The [[Peterloo Massacre]] occurred at St Peter's Field, Manchester, England, when cavalry charged into a crowd of 60,000–80,000 who had gathered to demand the reform of parliamentary representation.
-=== Haymarket Riot (1886) ===
-The [[Haymarket Riot]] was the aftermath of a bombing that took place at a labor demonstration on May 4, 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago. It began as a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour workday.
-== 20th Century Riots ==
+=== Coldbath Fields Riot (1833) ===
+[[File:Cold_Bath_Fields_Public_Meeting_1833-05-13_National_Union_of_the_Working_Classes,_Poster.jpg|thumb|Poster for the Coldbath Fields meeting, which led to a riot.]]
+The [[Coldbath Fields Riot]] took place on May 13, 1833, in London. It was a protest organized by the National Union of the Working Classes against the government. The riot resulted in the death of a police officer and highlighted the growing unrest among the working class during the Industrial Revolution.
-=== Tulsa Race Massacre (1921) ===
+=== Philadelphia Nativist Riots (1844) ===
-The [[Tulsa Race Massacre]] was one of the most severe incidents of racial violence in U.S. history. It occurred in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a prosperous African-American community known as "Black Wall Street."
+[[File:Riot_in_Philadelphia,_June_(i.e._July)_7th_1844_-_H._Bucholzer._LCCN2003654121.jpg|thumb|Depiction of the Philadelphia Nativist Riots.]]
+The [[Philadelphia Nativist Riots]] were a series of riots that took place in Philadelphia in 1844. These riots were fueled by anti-immigrant sentiment, particularly against Irish Catholics. The violence resulted in several deaths and the destruction of property, reflecting the ethnic and religious tensions of the time.
-=== Watts Riots (1965) ===
+== Causes of Riots ==
-The [[Watts Riots]] were a series of violent confrontations between Los Angeles police and residents of Watts and other predominantly African American neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles.
+Riots can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
-== 21st Century Riots ==
+* '''Political Grievances''': Discontent with government policies or actions.
+* '''Economic Hardship''': High unemployment, poverty, and economic inequality.
+* '''Social Inequality''': Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or religion.
+* '''Trigger Events''': Specific incidents that ignite existing tensions.
-=== 2005 French Riots ===
+== Impact of Riots ==
-The [[2005 French Riots]] were a series of riots that began in the Clichy-sous-Bois suburb of Paris and spread to other parts of France. The unrest was sparked by the deaths of two teenagers who were accidentally electrocuted while hiding from police.
+Riots can have significant social, economic, and political impacts, such as:
-=== 2011 England Riots ===
+* '''Social Change''': Riots can lead to reforms and changes in policy.
-The [[2011 England Riots]] were a series of riots that took place across several cities in England, including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. The riots were sparked by the police shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham, London.
+* '''Economic Damage''': Destruction of property and loss of business.
+* '''Political Repercussions''': Changes in leadership or government policies.
 == Also see ==
 * [[Civil disorder]]
 * [[Protest]]
+* [[Revolution]]
 * [[Social movement]]
-* [[Revolution]]
-* [[List of protests]]
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 [[Category:Riots]]
+[[Category:Civil disorder]]
 [[Category:Social movements]]
-[[Category:History]]