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    American and French Revolutions Essay The American and French Revolutions are both very similar and are both very different. They both had many events that led them to seek independence and they both reflected the enlightenment. They also had different things that happened such as social and economic trouble was a main cause in the French Revolution and that in the American Revolution the people wanted to start a new country. There were many events that caused American colonists to seek independence

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    The American and French Revolution The American and French Revolutions are two of the greatest revolutions that occurred in the mid 1700’s through the late 1700’s. The American Revolution was a huge turning point in American history‚ and the French Revolution was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The American Revolution started in 1775 and ended in 1783. The French revolution started 1789 and ended 1799. The American Revolution and the French Revolution were both caused

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    demanded change. When this change is not proposed or given‚ the people of the civilization revolt. This concept is justified very well when looking at the the revolutions of 18th century France and Haiti. France and Haiti both revolted against the France; however‚ these two nations revolted for different reasons. The causes of these two revolutions resemble one another. The ideas that started these revolts were the opinions and gossip of citizens spread throughout the land. In France‚ the citizens discussed

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    government) and win? The American and French revolutions did just that in their own ways. Both the American Revolution and the French Revolution were borne of dire economic conditions. While they were each set on receiving fair treatment from their governments the ended with vastly different results. Their actions improved and have likewise effected the world over. Financial difficulties unquestionably added to the reason for both the American and French Revolutions. Be that as it may‚ every country’s

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    first‚ destroying lanterns were random individual manifestations against the government’s surveillance‚ but later‚ they evolved into an organised force that overturned the system. The 1830 Paris revolt and the 1848 French Revolution were marked by lantern smashing. Both of these revolutions resulted in bringing down monarchies and‚ thus‚ old systems. Once the rebels took over‚ the symbolic meaning and use of street lights changed. Sreet lights started to signify victory and ancient bonfires. They

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    Period: 4 Haiti‚ known as Saint-Domingue before the revolution‚ it was the richest colony in the Americas in 1789. Almost half a million slaves toiled on its sugar‚ coffee‚ indigo‚ and cotton plantations. More than thirty thousand new African slaves arrived each year‚ both to replace the many that died of overwork or disease and also to fuel the rapid economic expansion that the colony experienced in the 1780s. Before the French revolution‚ the masters were‚ first of all‚ the King; after him‚ the

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    Revolutions of the Atlantic World The French revolution had many similarities to other revolutions of its time like the American and the Hattian revolution. All of these revolutions were really pushed by the ideas of enlightenment thinkers. Also‚ Napoleon Bonaparte was a good leader who lead the country of France to end terror and wars. This can be compared to Thomas Jefferson in the American revolution and the declaration of independence. Napoleon Bonaparte can also be compared to Haitian revolution

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    history‚ western democracy has evolved significantly from the time of the Greeks‚ to modern practice. Though it is still a relatively new concept‚ democracy has been strengthened by society’s desire to push for their individual rights. By use of revolution‚ government reform and enlightenment philosophy‚ democracy was able to evolve into an inclusive form of government that gave equal choice to the greatest amount of people. Democracy is unique in the sense that unlike other forms of government‚ it

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    American Revolution (1775-1783)  Causes  High and unfair taxes contributed to frustrations of the American people.  The stamp act(1765) and taxing on tea caused uproar  The middle class was upset with unfair political practices  The Boston Massacre on March 5‚ 1770 (5 dead civilians)  Results  The American people have established their independence from the British  George Washington was named first American President  Events  “The shot heard around the world”(April 19

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    Within the context of the period 1689-1789‚ to what extent was the French Revolution mainly a product of economic distress? Taxation system • Governments benefit from a well-organized and efficient taxation system. The taxation system in France is best described as being diabolical‚ the taxation system was burdensome upon the middle class and the more prosperous peasants‚ given that the nobles were largely able to exempt themselves from it. • The fundamental fiscal problem in France was structural

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