That was the year Mexicans got their independence after years of revolt against Spanish rule.

VOA: special.2009.03.30

They formed the rank and file of the republican armies in England against the rule of the king.

在反抗国王统治的战争中,正是他们,组成了这支共和军。

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They represent the thirteen original colonies that rebelled against British rule.

VOA: special.2010.04.02

Unlike history texts promoted by former President Viktor Yushchenko, those of the Soviet era ignored or condemned Ukrainians who fought against Russian or Soviet imperial rule.

VOA: standard.2010.03.17

It pitted the mostly Catholic Republicans, who want Northern Ireland free of British rule, against the predominantly protestant Unionists, who want to remain part of the United Kingdom.

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

He is replacing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, whose nine-year rule saw failed power grabs and opposition impeachment bids against her because of allegations of vote-rigging, corruption and rights abuses.

VOA: standard.2010.06.30