Jacob Leisler
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
It didn't actually, at first the rebellion was aimed to overthrow the Qing, but then they were convinced that the war against the foreigners was way more important, so the Rebels cooperated with the Qing in a war against the foreigners.
Sedition.
Bacon's Rebellion
Insurrection, rising up against the government. Subversion-acting in a way that disrupts or brings down the government. Treason-acting against the government.
On an individual level, rebellion means going against the traditional or an authority figure. On a larger level, rebellion means dissension that can lead to the overthrow of a government. Below is the dictionary.com reference on rebellion. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rebellion
revolution, rebellion, overthrow, revolt
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
shay's rebellion
counterinsurgency (also spelled counter-insurgency) is a military term used to describe aggressive action taken by a government or organized body against a rebellion or other revolutionary group attempting to overthrow a government.
Rebellion
It didn't actually, at first the rebellion was aimed to overthrow the Qing, but then they were convinced that the war against the foreigners was way more important, so the Rebels cooperated with the Qing in a war against the foreigners.
Sedition.
Bacon's Rebellion
insurrection
Simoun is the patriotic character in "El Filibusterismo." He seeks justice and change through his actions against the oppressive Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. Simoun is a symbol of rebellion and resistance against tyranny.
There are several terms used for a revolt against a government. They are: A. Revolution B. Rebellion C. Civil war D. Insurrection