Which event occurred first?

The American War of Independence (1775–1783) happened before the French Revolution (1789–1799) and the Chinese Revolution (1949). This war led to the United States’ formation; driven by colonial resistance to British rule. The French Revolution followed; sparked by social inequalities; while the Chinese Revolution established communist rule. Chronologically; the American War is earliest; making C the correct choice. This question tests historical timelines; a frequent focus in exams requiring knowledge of global events and their sequence.