Compare And Contrast The French Revolution And The American Revolution

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The revolution of the century began in 1765 when Americans declared independence from Britain. But then, 24 years later, the French revolted having seen how the American Revolution was such a success. The American Revolution was created to find freedom, equality, and liberty from Britain's cold grasp. Similar to the American Revolution the French Revolution also wanted equality, liberty, and freedom. But this revolution wasn't against another country, but their own. The lower and middle-class citizens, as well as liberal nobles, were fighting against other nobles and the French monarchy to create a constitutional monarchy. But they both revolted to speak oppressive governments and create their own society. Each revolution took many years of