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The French Revolution was not a war like the American Revolution. It involved a major change. It involved a number of wars. It started with the overthrow of the absolute monarch Louis XVI. It began with a constitutional monarchy. It disintegrated into the Reign of Terror when anyone who did not think the right way had his or her head chopped off. That included the king and queen. That government was overthrown by the Thermadorians and women ran around without any tops on. In the middle of the chaos, General Napoleon took over the government of France. Napoleon took over to bring order and peace. France was involved fighting several bordering nations. Napoleon fought them all and defeated them all. He continued fighting when it was no longer necessary.

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How did the French revolution unite the French people?

It didn't. It opened vast divisions. What united them was the threat of invasion from outside. But the political battle swayed from side to side and threw up successive constitutions, so nthat in the end the only thing that could unite the French people was a military dictator. Enter Napoleon Bonaparte. Revolution over.


What side did African Americans fight for in the American revolution?

They fought both sides


Who was the French General convicted of treason by Napoleon?

Michel Ney (1769-1815) was a very trusted, loyal and great commanders of Napoleon. During the failed attempt of Napoleon to capture Russia in 1813 he took the rearguard action to ensure safe retreat of Napoleon and the bulk of army. He was the last soldier to leave Russian Soil during that retreat and was awarded the title of "bravest of the brave marshalls".In 1814 when Napoleon's enemies forced Napoleon back into France Ney alongwith few other Generals convinced Napoleon to abdicate the throne of France for France's good. He was rewarded by the Bourbon Monarchy to retain his rank and position. Ney's loyalty and affection remained with Napoleon and he perfirmed his duty as a French Soldier.In 1815 when Napoleon escaped from Elba to land in France to fight again, Ney was sent to fight and capture Napoleon. But instead of fighting against Napoleon Ney's old loyalties returned and he fought by the side of Napoleon at Waterloo.After Napoleon's defeat and exile Ney was tried for treason and was found guilty and executed by firing squad. Napoleon did not have anything to do with this action.Ney could have, and would have been spared if the Duke of Wellington had intervened, He did not on the grounds that it was an internal French problem that required a French solution.


Is this french revolution positive or negative force?

It is a positive force because the French fought on the American's side.


What year did the French American side in the revolution?

it was the year 1777 after the Battle of Saratoga.

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Which political faction of the French Revolution did Napoleon side with at first?

He was pro republican.


How did the French revolution unite the French people?

It didn't. It opened vast divisions. What united them was the threat of invasion from outside. But the political battle swayed from side to side and threw up successive constitutions, so nthat in the end the only thing that could unite the French people was a military dictator. Enter Napoleon Bonaparte. Revolution over.


On what side did paul revere fight on in the french and Indian war?

french side


Who was on the British side during the French revolution?

The British opposed the French Revolution and were supportive of the restoration of Monarchy.


What were the two opposing opinions on which side to support in the French Revolution?

The two opposing opinions on which side that America should support in the French Revolution were to side with the French, since they helped the United States in the American Revolution, or to side with the British, since they were the United States's most important trading partner.


Which side did American fight for in the American revolution?

they fought for both sides


What side did African fight for in the American revolution?

They fought both sides


Who fight on which side of the French and Indian War?

French & Indians VS. the British


What side did African-Americans fight for in the American revolution?

They fought both sides


What side did African Americans fight for in the American revolution?

They fought both sides


What advantages did Americans have during the Revolution?

they had weather on their side and the french and navy


Who was the French General convicted of treason by Napoleon?

Michel Ney (1769-1815) was a very trusted, loyal and great commanders of Napoleon. During the failed attempt of Napoleon to capture Russia in 1813 he took the rearguard action to ensure safe retreat of Napoleon and the bulk of army. He was the last soldier to leave Russian Soil during that retreat and was awarded the title of "bravest of the brave marshalls".In 1814 when Napoleon's enemies forced Napoleon back into France Ney alongwith few other Generals convinced Napoleon to abdicate the throne of France for France's good. He was rewarded by the Bourbon Monarchy to retain his rank and position. Ney's loyalty and affection remained with Napoleon and he perfirmed his duty as a French Soldier.In 1815 when Napoleon escaped from Elba to land in France to fight again, Ney was sent to fight and capture Napoleon. But instead of fighting against Napoleon Ney's old loyalties returned and he fought by the side of Napoleon at Waterloo.After Napoleon's defeat and exile Ney was tried for treason and was found guilty and executed by firing squad. Napoleon did not have anything to do with this action.Ney could have, and would have been spared if the Duke of Wellington had intervened, He did not on the grounds that it was an internal French problem that required a French solution.