Discussion Assignment: Comparing Revolutions 20 points Conduct further researc

Discussion Assignment: Comparing Revolutions

20 points

Conduct further research about the American and French Revolutions. Address the following prompts in your discussion assignment:

  1. How were the French and American Revolutions similar and different?
  2. What was the primary cause for each revolution?
  3. How did the people respond to the actions of the respective governments? For example, how did the American colonists respond to the policies enacted by the British?
  4. What was the result of each revolution and what is the lasting impact in each nation?

As you gather additional material, use the following keywords:

  • American Revolution
  • Intolerable Acts
  • Constitutional Convention
  • French Revolution
  • Third Estate
  • Bastille Day