Revolutionary HIstory (America and France)

The American and French Revolutions proposed similar ideals . Both pushed for the freedom and equality of all men . However , some aspects of these ideals were fulfilled , while other aspects were not . For the Native Americans , women , slaves , and workers of both town and country these declarations were not realized until later in both America and France . In France , the majority of old laws returned to practice after the Revolution , while in America , old habits died hard , but they did die

America 's founding fathers set a goal of liberty and justice for

br all ' However , they consented to slavery , forced Native American tribes westward , and suppressed women . This was blatant hypocrisy Slaves , Native Americans , and women were not included in the ideals of the Declaration of Independence , according to most experts . Others however , argue that the founding fathers did , indeed , mean everyone They were known to be idealistic men , but they were also practical . The citizens of the newly-formed country were not prepared for change of such a great magnitude . They were not prepared to give up their slaves they were not prepared to be fair to the Native Americans in the rivalry for lands , and they were not prepared to accept women as citizens

African-Americans , Native Americans , and even women fought in the American Revolution . About 5 ,000 African-Americans fought for freedom even though they were still considered only slaves with no rights Native Americans fought for freedom , although white citizens eventually took over their homes . Women also fought for...