Revolutions
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- F#@k Kings!
- The American and French Revolutions
- This means war!
- America's government before revolution was a Monarchy led by King George III and afterwards they used the Articles of Confederation and were Democratic Republic.
- Types of Government
- France's government before revolution was a Monarchy led by King Louis XVI and afterwards they used the French Constitution and were a republic.
- America and France had many of the same reasons to revolt. Their main reasons to revolt were because they didn't want a monarchy, they wanted to be represented in decisions, and they felt unfairly taxed.
- No taxation without representation!
- Reasons for Conflict
- America did it, why can't we?
- -Lots of Taxation-Quartering Acts-Boston Massacre-Boston Tea Party-Declaration of Independence
- Actions and events leading to revolution
- -Rise of the Third Estate (Bourgeoisie)-Costly Wars-Tennis Court Oath-The Great Fear-Declaration of the Rights of Man
- NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
- LIBERTY, EQUALITY, AND FRATERNITY
- In conclusion, the American Revolution and French Revolution were very similar.
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