Revolutionary Tribunal

The American Revolution and the French Revolution were very large events that shaped their own countries and affected the whole world. Being only eight years apart from the signing of the Treaty of Paris (which officially ended the American Revolution) in 1783, to the start of the French Revolution in 1789, they are very much integrated with each other. There are many similarities between these events, and just as many differences. As the causes and effects of these events are explored, it…

In the final public letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to Roger C. Weightman, Jeffereson referred to the declaration as “an instrument, pregnant with our own and the fate of the world.” America’s fight to autonomy has been viewed as the world’s paradigm of revolutions from colonial rule and it all began with the “Declaration of Independence.” The American declaration of independence became a blueprint for future declarations, fulfilling Jefferson’s prophecy. The drafting of a declaration of…

Adam’s presidency was consumed with challenges related to the French Revolution. To begin with, U.S. ships were being seized by French warships and privateers. Although Adams attempted to remain neutral throughout this whole situation with France, he failed to do so. Seeking a peaceful settlement, Adams sent a delegation to Paris to negotiate with the French government as a part of his policy. Instead, X, Y, and Z confronted them with bribes. American delegates refused to pay the bribes. This…

Jadyn M. Foster Mr. Harris History 7th Period 1/23/2018 Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny The Westward Expansion was a big story in the U.S. It began along the East Coast and continuing until it got to the Pacific. Before the Americans won the battle against the Britain, some settlers were already moving west into what today is called Tennessee and Kentucky. And some parts of the Deep South and Ohio Valley. In 1803 the Westward Expansion was aided by the Louisiana Purchase. During…

The development of the lender of last resort In 1797, Francis Baring introduced the notion of the Bank of England as the “last resort” during the war between France and Britain. As the demand for liquidity increased and became general, English banks soon had no other choice but to turn to the Bank of England in order to avoid becoming illiquid. One century later, Walter Bagehot further developed and theorized the classical debate of the lender of last resort. The central bank should act as a…

Robinson Crusoe was a typical 18 year old that lived in Yorkshire, England. He wanted to become a sailor, but his parents who wanted for him to become a lawyer or a worker in the family's business didn't approve because they didn't want for their son to die in the ocean because of a storm or because of pirates. But once Robinson had a chance to sail, he took it. Even though it was a short trip to London, he was fascinated by it and wanted to have more and more voyages to different parts of the…

Our generation’s revolutionaries had paid a high cost and made great contribution selflessly without fear for achieving the great vision of scientific socialism. They launched a strong fight with the British Colonialist in order to realize the short-term target of Sarawak independence and national liberation. From 1953 to 1962, the course of revolution achieved great progress under the right direction guidance of Sarawak Liberation League. From 1963 to 1973, the revolutionary force suffered…

monopoly to sell its tea at a higher cost than normal. Therefore the colonies in North America refused to import only tea from England so this led to the creation of the Boston tea party, which was one of the most important events in the American Revolutionary war. Apart from the economical causes, there were political causes too. Firstly, it was about the pressure from the British monarchy put on their colonial territories. After winning the French and Indian War, King George II…

French Involvement in The American Revolution In the year 1778, the defining moment of the American Revolution had come about. In 1778, the colonists were upset with Britain because they were not receiving their neutral rights and they felt the need to rebel against Britain to gain these rights and show them they would not stand for it. The only problem was that they colonists were going against Britain who at the time had the largest army so the colonists were heavily outnumbered. Even tho…

believed because he was not directly responsible for spearheading the French Revolution like Maximilien de Robespierre or even his mentor Paul Barras. While this is true, it can be said that Napoleon was eventually “transformed” into a Jacobin revolutionary by Barras in the year 1793. Additionally, he was imprisoned for a short time while acting as artillery commander for the republican forces at the siege of Toulon. When he was let go from his arrest, he eventually rose to command the army of…