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Historians label an event as a turning point when it

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In History, a turning point refers to a particular and significant event that unleashes a major historical development that may change the course of events.

An example of a turning point in history is the division of Islam between Sunni and Shia Muslims, which caused a series of conflicts that remain nowadays.

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A turning point is any moment in history in which a significant change occurs.

The American Revolution is a turning point in World History and US history because of the impact of a colony overthrowing its colonial overlord.

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