Both the french revolution and the american revolution claim to be the most pure expression/example of the ideas of enlightenment. both said that they had done the most in bringing liberty and justice to the people. which was the most correct? - extended response question, would like topics to write about for a 5 paragraph essay- 100 pts.

The American Revolution was correct.

Reason: 
American Revolution: They were fighting against Britain, who were imposing excessive amounts of taxes on them. They not only followed on their cause, but united together to fight off the british. At the end, they were able to help construct a country for which we have today. It was mostly a constructive way, and we were able to set up a democratic government that still exists today.

French Revolution: The French on the other hand, while it brought a stage of "half-democracy, half-totalitarian", it was really chaotic. There were mass hangings and usage of Guillotines, and many people who were innocent were killed, only because they didn't support the Revolution as much. This Revolution also led to large amounts of European wars. While it did allow Napoleon to rise to power and be able to change the French to a growing power, in the end, many people died, with more rules imposed. Sure, it brought on changes (good and bad), but it helped the monarchy's be firmly settled for the years to come. (based on the Treaty of Paris, which firmly put monarchies in place). The European area was thrown into a state of disorder, and there wouldn't be a long standing peace after that for awhile.

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