Focus question:
What was the most justified revolution?
Thesis:
The French revolution proved to be the most justified revolution, due to its pre-revolutionary struggling economy and widespread poverty, resulting in an uprising for a reformed society.
The French Revolution can be justified because of three major points: Political Struggles, Economic Crisis and the Ultimate Benefits of the Revolution. Explore our website to further understand these concepts, as well as compare the french revolution and the industrial revolution.
Revolution ranking and reasoning: (1-5 stars/5=best)
French Revolution
The French Revolution deserves five stars. Although this revolution consisted of bloodshed, it's issues were the most pressing. Due to increasing economic shortages, poverty and political problems the citizens of France faced many dilemmas. The extent of unfairness to the third estate, caused financial shortages to the extent where people couldn't buy bread, france's main food source. In fact, this hunger even led to the robbing of bakeries! France's pressing issues were not being dealt with efficiently by it's current form of government. The French Revolution's reasoning for revolt is clearly evident and thus is why we believe this revolution to be the most justified. Explore more of our reasoning by clicking on the tabs on the top.
The American Revolution
The American revolution helped in establishing the rights and democracy of it's citizens through a series of steps. However, it's financial state was not as pressing as the French Revolution. Hence, this revolution was given four stars.
Haiti Revolution
The Haiti Revolution had it's own issues such as slavery. This revolution set a higher standard for other slaves wishing to revolt, and ultimately abolished slavery within Haiti and opened more opportunities for freedom. However, the amount of violence and bloodshed in this revolution exceeded the French Revolution. Thus, we rank this revolution 3.5 stars.
The glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution can be documented in history as an important revolution, however in comparison to the French Revolution is not as justified. The Glorious Revolution did not face as deep of economic and political problems as France. However, it ultimately established supremacy of parliament over the british monarchy, with no bloodshed. Hence, we give this revolution three stars.
south american revolutions
Lastly, the South American revolutions helped improved mining conditions and helped in developing new architectural methods. It also contributed to Brazil's independence, as well as the freedom of other slaves. Hence, this revolution received three stars.
mexican revolution
Next, the Mexican revolution abolished slavery and allowed Mexico to claim it's independence. It set standards for other slave revolts. This revolution received two stars.