Once Great Britain gained control of the land east of the Mississippi River, the thirteen colonies formed. The colonies were both prosperous and thickly populated. However, defending the colonies was very costly and at the end of the Seven Years War (otherwise known as the French and Indian War) Britain sought to acquire new revenues from the colonies. Britain believed the colonies needed to be ruled by a single empire and Parliament as the supreme authority. In contrast, the colonist did not believe in a monarchial rule; they wanted their own voice and representation for ta

Still not able to form one council, radicals were still in charge. What is known as the Thermidorian Reaction began to take place. Instead of an easy transition into a government of power that most of France could be comfortable with, the Jacobins took over and completely eradicated the monarchy, aristocracy, and the church. They worshiped reason and changed everything from the calendar to the holidays. As corrupt as it was, people were finally eating so they gave up their voice for food. Soon, a war hero emerged. He was a military genius and using his dominating personality and political will quickly stepped up to power. He brought stability to trade and government and even though he was a dictator, the people again are willing to make that sacrifice for peace. Napoleon Bonaparte is able to end the revolution, sign peace treaties with Austria and Prussia, and make many reforms on issues such as religion, education, finance, and government. The country has newfound strength but the revolution still did not bring the complete freedom the people were looking for.

With the Declaration of the Rights of Man came the new constitution in which the National Convention became the Legislative Body of France. Unfortunately, the constitution still did not satisfy many of the French people. Soon after, the monarchs of Austria and Prussia declared war against the revolution. A few months later nobles were arrested and then massacred at the Guillotine. After these nobles were murdered, France begins to step ahead in the war and radicals quickly took over. On January 21st 1793 King Louis was killed by the Guillotine. This

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