All revolutions have the same root. The 'ordinary' people want to over throw the ruling class. In France it was the French proletariat against the bourgoisie and aristocrats, and in America it was the Americans against the British. In the case of the French Revolution there were important issues that were not relevant in the American colonies, in particular, the remnants of feudal privilege.
First a revolution is something that brings about a dramatic change all the Americans wanted was to return to the situation prior to the taxes levied on them by the British to pay for the Seven Years War and the cost of keeping troops in the colonies. So in reality the American Revolution was not a revolution at all. They just wanted things to return to what was once normal for them.
The French Revolution was a true revolution. They had very little in common despite what Thomas Jefferson believed. While both did have a period of violent overthrow of the government the French Revolution ended in a thermidorian reaction, meaning during the summer of the revolution the original leaders such as Robespierre and Saint-Just were put to death because of the incredible violence they used to overthrow the government. It would have been the equivalent of killing Washington, Knox, Lee (who should have been killed), Madison, Hamilton etc… Most if not all revolutions end up in a thermidorian reaction except the American Revolution. So in short they had nothing in common except the initial use of violence to throw off a ruling class.
Well, in general terms, the American Revolution came about because the British government did not fully realize the seriousness of the unrest and dissatisfaction which soon developed in its colonies in North America. The British government in London considered the distant colonies more as a possession than as an extension of its territory and people. Ill-will between the British government and its colonies in North America began to develop after 1763.
The American colonies had enjoyed a large degree of self-government, and they wanted even greater freedom from British control, so they resented the imposition of stronger British rule and heavier taxes. The colonists refused to pay these taxes, and in 1773 the Boston Tea Party was staged to dump incoming tea into the harbor rather than pay taxes on it. Troops were sent into Massachusetts to strengthen British authority. Other events which aggravated the growing dissatisfaction in the colonies were new laws which limited westward settlement, restricted colonial trade with other countries and required colonists to house British soldiers stationed in their communities. All these laws are passed without consultation of the colonists.
When the American Revolution erupted in 1776, King Louis XVI of France supported the American colonies in their bid for independence from the United Kingdom. Little did the King know that he had helped bring about his own downfall. French military and financial support seriously weakened the French economy. In 1789, the same revolutionary fervor crossed the Atlantic Ocean and erupted in France. The effects of these revolutions spread around the world, as absolute monarchies in many other countries were replaced much more peacefully with limited constitutional monarchies, republics and other democracies.
The American Revolution officially began with a document, the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The French Revolution officially began with an action, the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. The most obvious difference was that the American Revolution resulted in the newly independent United States, whereas the French Revolution overthrew its own government. However, the French people were greatly impressed with the ideals of freedom and democracy sought by the new United States, and these greatly influenced their thinking. In the 1780's, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson came to France as diplomats, and their presence in Paris greatly impressed the French people.
Well, in general terms, the American Revolution came about because the British government did not fully realize the seriousness of the unrest and dissatisfaction which soon developed in its colonies in North America. The British government in London considered the distant colonies more as a possession than as an extension of its territory and people. Ill-will between the British government and its colonies in North America began to develop after 1763. The American colonies had enjoyed a large degree of self-government, and they wanted even greater freedom from British control, so they resented the imposition of stronger British rule and heavier taxes. The colonists refused to pay these taxes, and in 1773 the Boston Tea Party was staged to dump incoming tea into the harbor rather than pay taxes on it. Troops were sent into Massachusetts to strengthen British authority. Other events which aggravated the growing dissatisfaction in the colonies were new laws which limited westward settlement, restricted colonial trade with other countries and required colonists to house British soldiers stationed in their communities. All these laws are passed without consultation of the colonists. When the American Revolution erupted in 1776, King Louis XVI of France supported the American colonies in their bid for independence from the United Kingdom. Little did the King know that he had helped bring about his own downfall. French military and financial support seriously weakened the French economy. In 1789, the same revolutionary fervor crossed the Atlantic Ocean and erupted in France. The effects of these revolutions spread around the world, as absolute monarchies in many other countries were replaced much more peacefully with limited constitutional monarchies, republics and other democracies. The American Revolution officially began with a document, the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The French Revolution officially began with an action, the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. The most obvious difference was that the American Revolution resulted in the newly independent United States, whereas the French Revolution overthrew its own government. However, the French people were greatly impressed with the ideals of freedom and democracy sought by the new United States, and these greatly influenced their thinking. In the 1780's, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson came to France as diplomats, and their presence in Paris greatly impressed the French people.
Both revolutions were aimed at overthrowing foreign colonial governments.
both revolutions had economy and taxation problems.
that they have armors and stuff to protect them against enemys.
i don't know american revolation they fought and haitian revolution they protest
The French Revolution is most likely to be compared to the American Revolution because the French peasants had gotten the idea of the American's Constitution and the idea of rebelling from the leader.
Both groups supported rebelling slaves during the Haitian Revolution
widen the split between American political parties.
The main similarity between the French and American revolutions were that in both cases a king had been the main power that was over thrown as rulers. The comparison was not totally accurate however. In the case of the American revolution, the British monarch remained in power of Britain's global empire. In the case of the revolution in France in 1789, the French king, Louis XVI was deposed and eventually executed by the leaders of the revolution.
The American Revolution.
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The Haitian Revolution was a slave revolution against their French Masters, The French Revolution was a grass roots revolution against the Monarchy.
The American revolution created a lasting form of liberal government, while the French Revolution did not.
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The American Revolution created a lasting form of liberal government, while the French Revolution did not.
Answer this question… The French Revolution eventually led to the rise of a powerful dictator, while the American Revolution created a lasting republic.
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the Haitian revolution was started by slaves, (Toussain L'Ouverture was the leader) both haiti and France were french-speaking and both revolutions took place between 1750 and 1914 (for all the ap world people ;)
The middle class or bourgeoisie most supported the ideas of the Enlightenment. They valued reason, science, and individual rights, which were central themes of the Enlightenment movement. The middle class played a key role in spreading these ideas and challenging traditional authority during this period.
The Latin American Revolution was similar to the French Revolution because, as a revolution, the people realized that they were being mistreated and were fighting for what they believed in, as well as equality or more representation. Other similarities include violence and a Napoleonic influence. Differences include that the Latin American Revolution was a revolt against a king by his overseas colonies, while the French Revolution was a revolt of the lower class against the upper class and the King. The Latin American Revolution also was a revolution for freedom and independence (similar to the American Revolution), while the French Revolution was being fought to overthrow the king. Another difference was that after the Latin American Revolution, the church gained power, while after the French Revolution, the church lost power.
The French Revolution happened during 1789-1799 and the American Revolution happened during 1775-1783. So the French Revolution happened before the American Revolution.
both sterted because of bread shortage and unfair taxes