Included in this zip file are:1. Analyzes how the novel, frankenstein, contains multiple themes from the romantic period including passion, nature, individualism, and the romantic hero. Both countries were trying to gain freedom. The lower class had had it, the rebellions had begun. Both revolutions are known for successfully abolishing their former absolute monarchies to constitutional monarchies and democracies. The Americans and French both had a normal stage in which they were ruled by and monarchs were chosen in a traditional way. Between the years of 1775-1783, The American Revolution was fought between the thirteen British colonies in North America and Great Britain, their mother country. These two countries had existed for hundreds of years. This is a FANTASTIC way for students to compare and contrast three important 18th century revolutions in the U.S., France, and Haiti. 2 Comparison on American & French Revolutions Activity, AP European History Per. direct democracy? King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lived in Versailles far from the other forms of government, abusing the country wealth. America was trying to gain freedom from the rules and taxes put upon them by Great Britain. Looking deeper into the events surrounding the French Revolution shows that there are striking similarities with its American counterpart; both America and France were becoming dissatisfied with their absolute monarchy, poverty and taxation bringing citizens to a boiling point. The main difference between the American Revolution and the French Revolution is that the American Revolution was the war between the 13 colonies and the British Empire whereas the French revolution was the war between the people and their government. As I read the story of Toni Morrison the young girl Twyla in the story felt lonely and depressed how her mother was a dancer and she was living in St. Bonny's in an Orphan shelter. The first ten amendments to the American Constitution Similarities between the French and American Revolutions Both want a change from being ruled by an absolute ruler, both have economic instability from war debt, both have social inequality. Inspired by a lack of popular sovereignty, the French citizens decided the only way they will be able to change their lifestyle is by overthrowing King Louis and inaugurate a new form of Government for France. Revenge alone endowed [him] with strength and composure; it modeled [his] feelings, and allowed [him] to be calculating and calm (145). Analyzes how sherman alexie's "this is what it means to say phoenix, arizona" portrays victor having a complicated relationship with his father. What events inspired independence movements in Latin America? They will compare and contrast the ideas, thoughts, and arguments expressed in both historical documents and how Enlightenment thought influenced the words within these two monumental works. In spite of all the similarities, the American Colonists had uniforms and the French did not. Very similar to the American revolution the French disrespected the leadership of King Louis XVI, they believed his extravagant expenditure and participation in the American revolution left the country in poverty.