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    American and French Revolution American and French Revolution were both the products of enlightenment ideals that emphasized the idea of natural rights and equality for all. Although there were similar similarities in the revolutions‚ there were also multiple differences. The French revolution tried to create not only a new political order‚ but a new social order too. This was different from the American Revolution‚ which created a new political system but did not change the existing social system

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    The Industrial Revolution began over 200 years ago. It changed theway in which many products‚ including cloth and textiles‚ weremanufactured. It is called a "revolution" beacuse the changes it causedwere great and sudden. It greatly affected the way people lived andworked. This revolution helped to bring about the modern world weknow today in many ways. The Industrial Revolution was a major change in the nature of production in which machines replaced tools and steam and otherenergy

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    CAUSES OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 1. Describe the leadership of Louis XVI (16th) of France. ­ indecisive leader/ easily persuaded   ­  put off financial problems.   ­ French support for the colonists in the American War of Independence had brought the country to the verge of bankruptcy  ­ agreed to summon the ’estates­general’ (a form of parliament‚ but without real power) in order to try and raise taxes.   ­ people were angered by Louis’ refusal to allow the three estates ­ the first (clergy)

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    With the American and French Revolutions set the tone for the last half of the 1800’s‚ it was a time of massive amounts of change and upheaval. American and French revolutionaries fought patriotically‚ not as loyalists to the crown‚ but rather for the augmentation of unalienable rights of fellow citizens‚ furthering the fight for democracy. The experiences of absolute monarchies burdened the American and French‚ yet was a driving factor behind the desire to limit the power the government has over

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    1. The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. They have greatly increased the life-expectancy of those of us who live in "advanced" countries‚ but they have destabilized society‚ have made life unfulfilling‚ have subjected human beings to indignities‚ have led to widespread psychological suffering (in the Third World to physical suffering as well) and have inflicted severe damage on the natural world. The continued development of technology will worsen

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    Plott‚ 1  Jessica Plott  November 18‚ 2014  3rd Block DC History  Mr. Higgins  The Impact of the Industrial Revolution in the North  The Industrial Revolution made an impact upon the world in the early nineteenth century.  The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in the period from  about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840.  This transition included going from hand  production methods to machines‚ new chemical manufacturing and iron production processes‚  improved efficiency of water power

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    The painting by Jean- Pierre Houel shows the event that starts the French Revolution‚ which is the Storming of the Bastille. The Bastille is a royal fortress that had been converted into a prison in Paris; the prison is used for king Louies XIV to lock up people who speak against him. On July 14‚ 1789 angry Parisians successfully attack the Bastille and took control of the Bastille. The Storming of Bastille inspired many other French citizens to take up against the royal king and queen. It is a defining

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    The three causes of the french revolution’ Louis XIV France was going through an economic an economic‚ because King Louis was spending money that his country did not have. Although the king was selfish‚ he did not realize all the social‚ economic‚ and security problems in his country. The third estate was not being treated fairly in the voting system. The bread prices were unaffordable‚ leaving people starved. There was distrust in King Louis‚ because of so many rumors going around. All the

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    reasons for starting the American and French Revolution coincide together‚ but also differentiate. First reason that relates is the financial problem within the two governments. The second purpose for the French revolution is inequality being placed on the colonies in America and the third estate (common people) in France. Lastly‚ a reason for enacting the revolutions was for the countries natural crises. These are the various reasons for starting the American & French Revolution. Economics was a key

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    three revolutions‚ the Glorious‚ American‚ and French‚ that heavily influenced the world we know today. These revolutions were all similar because they wanted to get rid of monarchies‚ they resisted taxes‚ and they were highly influenced by the Enlightenment. The Revolutions had their differences when the American and French killed numerous people‚ the American and Glorious had no Reign of Terror‚ and the Glorious and French had large amounts of debt. Although the Glorious‚ French‚ and American Revolutions

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