... and very little similarity. When French Revolution occurred, it turned into a very violent and bloody event, while the American Revolution was almost nonviolent, aside from the war. In 1774, King Louis XVI made a decision that could have prevented the French Revolution by breathing new life into the French economy: he appointed Physiocrat Robert Turgot as Controller General of Finance. The ... government according to this doctrine is to protect life, liberty, and property." Embracing the principle of free trade not just as a temporary expedient, but as a philosophy, Turgot got the king ...

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... rule of Charles II and James II. Otis argued that every man lived in a state of nature and was subjected to laws "engraved in his hearts."" He warned the new king Charles II that his usage owas for the most part destructive to his citizens at home and with his characteristic outspoken manner, frequently spoke up for the freedoms and rights ... gathered the support of populous in their British governing reforms attempts via targeting the local legislation. If there was one such a gentleman who sided with American Independence, this again was John Hancock, the first signer of the Declarat...

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... for all. Although this does mirror some initial acceptance and even encouragement of an almost feudal system, as early as 1630. Aboard the Arbella, en route to the New World, John Winthropp described the inequality of wealth and social/political status (into which people were born at the time) as "for the glory of (the individual's) Creator and the common ... magistrate of the British empire, the united complaints of his majesty's subjects in America' . These complaints include not having had answer to previous queries or requests asked of the King by individual state leaders. Therefore...

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... the printing press became an advantage. His personality, he is a highly productive person and believes everything that he does is right. Earns support from the Duke of Saxony. Henry 8th- king of England (1491-1547) around 1600 along w/Elizabeth I brought the English church under royal control, and employed prerogative courts where they could proceed against subjects in disregard in traditional English ... . The bill of rights, act of toleration and act of succession was passed. For the English it occurred w/out bloodshed and for the defenders of Parliamentary prerogative. After 1688 no k...

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