The significance of 1857 is that it was the first major national revolt against British colonialism. All through the 18th and 19th centuries, there were a series of uprisings against the British. These began with the Sanyasi rebellions which took place in the last three decades of the 18th century.
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I think 1776 was the first major national revolt against the British.
I believe the author is specifically referencing events in India.
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