The French Revolution vs. The American Revolution A revolution‚ in definition‚ is the overthrow of one government with replacement of another. The American Revolution against the British during 1775 to 1783 and the French Revolution against their own‚ French government during 1789 to 1799 were both one of the most important political and social turnovers in the world. This movement towards the establishment of a constitutional government influenced political thought though out. By closely examining
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political revolution in Western civilization. The French Revolution was a major part of this sweeping change in the way Europeans (and the newborn Americans) perceived the function of government and the most effective ways of governing. The French Revolution had many long term and short term causes and effects‚ and was one of the most violent periods in the history of the country. There were many factors that contributed to the spark of the revolution. There were three main causes of the French Revolution:
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Revolutions English‚ American‚ and French The three most prominent revolutions in recent western history are The English ’Glorious’ Revolution‚ The American Revolution‚ and The French Revolution. The despite these events being separated by nearly a century‚ several thousand miles‚ or both‚ all three of the revolutions share the same causes‚ were brought forth by the same idealism‚ and had similar outcomes in which a document was produced to secure the rights and freedoms for the future
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Bobbie Gasparri 10/6/09 Global 10‚ Period 2 French Revolution Inspired by the achievement of the American Revolution‚ the people of France decided to protest against the unjust monarchy and have a revolution of their own. France needed a change in leadership‚ and a shift in power in order for this revolution to be a success .Unfortunately‚ for the people to get what they needed from the government‚ they took drastic and disturbing measures to make their voices heard. Through this
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France during the reign of King Louis XVI was suffering from immense debt due to the expensive wars and to maintain the lavish lifestyle of the monarchy. Whilst in contrast the commoners were gripped by starvation on a daily bases and were taxed heavily in order to compromise for these economic failures. Superficially it appears that this alone was enough to instigate the Revolution‚ which was a crucial factor. However The French Revolution of 1789 when the Storming of Bastille took place is one
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Humanitarian Benefits of a Revolution As a result of the French Revolution‚ representatives of the people‚ otherwise known as the National Assembly‚ drafted a declaration of expected‚ absolute‚ and sacred rights of man on August 26‚ 1789‚ known as the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Deputies of the National Assembly accredited the cause of public calamity to the obliviousness‚ mistreatment and disdain of the rights of man. To assist in the conservation of general welfare‚ the Declaration
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Revolution? The major cause of the French Revolution was the disputes between the different types of social classes in French society. The French Revolution of 1789-1799 was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The Revolution led to many changes in France‚ which at the time of the Revolution‚ was the most powerful state in Europe. The Revolution led to the development of new political forces such as democracy and nationalism. It questioned the authority of kings‚ priests
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Europe‚ following the incessant French wars of 1790 to 1815 saw the rise of new political ideologies that had an unprecedented voice in European politics. European thought had been turned on its head as liberal ideologies dominated the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Following the defeat of Napoleon the legacy of liberalism and its sponsoring of personal participation breathed life into civil society wherein all citizens became educated and proactive in the politics of the day. This exciting
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Causes of the French Revolution The French Revolution begun with a corrupt monarch‚ and ended with the death of thousands. In 1789 the bourgeoisie (middle class) and peasants finally revolted against King Louis XVI and nobility‚ citing various reasons as cause‚ including corruption and a failing economy. The people originally intended on instituting a constitutional monarchy‚ but ended up creating a National Assembly and abolishing social class. However‚ the revolution‚ despite best efforts‚ failed
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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 requires the cooperative effort
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