We won.
We get to name it.
We get to name it.
That about sums it up.
When you think about it (at least in the last several centuries) if those revolting are ultimately successful the conflict is usually called a revolution, if unsuccessful it's typically labeled a civil war.
- The English Civil War overthrew the monarchy in the mid-17th century, but ultimately the monarchy was restored (though with greatly diminished power).
- The Glorious Revolution saw one royal house successfully overthrow another.
- The American Revolution successfully freed the Colonies who declared independence.
- The French Revolution successfully removed what was basically an absolute monarchy (the Bourbon family would be restored to the throne at various points, but never with the power they once enjoyed).
- The Confederate States were totally defeated in the Civil War.
- The Russian Revolution totally removed an absolute monarchy.
- The Spanish Civil War is an oddity, but has a lot to do with it being almost completely overshadowed other European conflicts and World War II itself. Franco certainly retained his dictatorial powers longer than anyone thought, but he eventually allowed Spain to transition to a constitutional monarchy.
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