"(the American revolution and government bear little resemblance to France) has to do with intent and perhaps, temperament. In France, the old regime had to be discarded….The unavoidable consequence was a power struggle among groups, each proposing ideas, opposed to principles and corresponding means for a framework of government. (American revolutionaries ) proclaimed their quarrel with the “present King of England”, not with the existing system of laws. Indeed, the King stood accused of abandoning “the free system of English laws”….The measured sobriety of the Declaration ( of Independence) , even at a moment of the most intense emotions, is in stark contrast to the recurring outburst, the slogan oriented demagoguery that characterized events in France.
The reason for this difference ….is their (British/American) early recognition of the unquestionable link that binds the concepts of law, property, and freedom. And so for the French, liberty was something to proclaim from the rooftops, for the British, it was a state to be achieved as the result of understanding human nature, of adopting solid principles, of creating a lasting system of laws and institutions".
2006-09-19 14:53:16
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answered by Roadkill 6
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Roadkill doesn't realize that "The Glorious Revolution" refers to the British Revolution in 1688. It was the Puritan parliament overthrowing the Catholic James II of the House of Stuart and replacing him with James' Calvinist-raised daughter and her husband William of Orange. Unlike the revolution of 1649, a republic was not formed, but a Constitutional Monarchy was instituted. The balance of authority was with Parliament. The former monarch escaped to exile.
The French Revolution dissolved the Bourbon Monarchy and instituted a republic (The First Republic).
The Glorious Revolution was led by elite nobles, rather than public.
The French Revolution was led by the public, rather than elites.
The former king was executed. The former a rather bloodless revolution, while the latter was a fractured coup the left a vacancy of authority and rioting that was not quelled until the "Reign of Terror". The former pitted the Calvinist Parliament vs. The Catholic King. The latter ended Holy Roman authority of the Bourbons and the concept of divine authority.
2014-06-04 12:41:19
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answered by Alex 2
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Similarities: a million. the two have been given rid of a monarchy that the folk considered as being tyrannical. 2. It led to important transformations in each and each usa. alterations: a million. there grew to become into no reign of terror in the process the yankee Revolution. 2. The French tried adopting a faith of positive judgment and reason besides as a 10 hour week. The individuals did no longer do those issues. i wish that facilitates!
2016-10-01 04:05:00
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answered by ? 4
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French revolution is all about "Liberté, égalité, fraternité"
2006-09-19 15:22:48
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answered by arun d 4
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