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EMERGENCE OF USA

HOW DID THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION INFLUENCE THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

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Which goal did these revolutions have in common?American Revolution, 1776* Goal-overthrew British colonial rule* Outcome-created a republic controlled by the people French Revolution, 1789* Goal-overthrew rule by an absolute monarchy* Outcome-led to dictatorial rule by an emperor
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to eliminate monarchical government
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to end aristocratic control of commerce
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to create a government to protect individual rights
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to inspire rebellions in distant territories of the world
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Both the American and French Revolutions were focused around liberty and equality. Both countries were trying to gain freedom.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three main goals of the French Revolution were liberty, equality, and fraternity. Liberty meant that everyone had all of their natural rights and freedoms. Equality meant that everyone would be equal in the eyes of the government. Fraternity meant that everyone would get along and respect each other’s rights.

Detailed explanation-3: -Typically, revolutions take the form of organized movements aimed at effecting change-economic change, technological change, political change, or social change. The people who start revolutions have determined the institutions currently in place in society have failed or no longer serve their intended purpose.

Detailed explanation-4: -The goals of the American Revolution were most influenced by the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.

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