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The turning point for Corsica arrived in 1729. A heavy tax burden incited widespread dissatisfaction among Corsicans, leading to a revolt against their Genoese rulers. This uprising was particularly significant because unlike previous revolts that had been quickly quashed, this one evolved into a prolonged struggle. Corsicans declared a kingdom, which later transitioned into a republic. The presence and support of British forces exacerbated the situation, as they sought to undermine French influence in the region.