French American War
Thousands of years ago many people believed in Ptolemy's geocentric theory that the Earth was the center of the universe. But, not until around 1500 was that theory disproved by the heliocentric theory formed from a great astronomer named Copernicus. His theory proved that the sun is the center of the universe and that celestial objects' revolution would orbit around the sun and not the Earth. The word revolution in this case meant an orbital motion around a point (superficial definition). But, it is because of the American Revolution and mainly the French Revolution that this word has been significantly altered. Revolutions had been given a new meaning, a meaning of reform, violent, and radical change in one's government. The French Revolution from 1789-1799 and the American Revolution from 1775-1783 have been two of the most talked about and historical revolutions. These two revolutions expressed a great impact around the world and have brought about great changes in their government. Many believe that these revolutions were very similar in the fact that both countries, France and America (13 colonies), wanted a better way of living and a new form of government. Although they were very much alike in that way as well
The ending of the revolutions brought about great change. The Treaty of Paris 1814 ended the war. After the French Revolution, Frances economy fell greatly and became bankrupt because of all the money spent given to the Colonies, the war, and earlier wars before the French Revolution. This results into chaos and newly different form of government in France. The colonies were divided into estates. The good part about the results was that the third estate gain there rights as citizens. They also abolished absolute monarchy, serfdom, feudal tithes/tax, and titles from heredity. These new laws made equal taxes , set equal punishment and gave freedom of region and press to the people. The colonies pretty much had a good ending. They got their independence through the Treaty of Paris 1783 and their economy bloomed. This results in the Industrial Revolution. The French and American Revolutions were both wars fought for a change in government. The most important differences among the two was the reasons for a demanding change. The French wanted "equality" while the 13 English Colonies wanted "independence" from British rule. France was basically fighting a war against itself because of its feudalistic division of estates. The third estate, composed of peasants and its middle class (the Bourgeoisie), was very displeased and angered about the advantages of the first estate (absolute monarchy) and second estate (aristocrates/nobles) who ruled over them. The American Revolution on the other hand was
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