You may choose to earn 10 points of extra credit if you watch the above documentary and answer the following prompt in a paragraph or two:
"Compare and contrast the American and French Revolutons in terms of causes, tactics, and effects."
Friday, January 18, 2013
The French Revolution
The American Revolution inspired the French to rise up in 1789 and begin a revolt of their own. By 1793, the French Revolution had turned violent and the citizens had even executed King Louis XVI. Britain, Holland, and Spain were all concerned about an unstable France and went to war. Washington's response to these events was to remain neutral and to not become involved in the foreign conflict.
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