A revolution is a forced overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system. By 1775, America was ready for radical change, freedom, and a disconnect from Britain. Taxes, trade regulations, and, more broadly, power made all colonists, except the Loyalists, more than ready to break away from British rule. The American Revolution has many similarities and qualities of the French Revolution, due to the inspiration of both. The similarities and qualities lie in their spiraling economies, their selfish and financial wealth-hungry leaders, their ideologies and their provocations. The American Revolution began due to problems within the British economy. Unlike American leaders, French leaders have not been as positive about the country. In fact, some of these leaders have caused far more harm than good. These leaders taught The French people know more about the type of government that would be the best option for them. One of the most radical and extremist leaders was Maximilien Robespierre. The duration of his dictatorship was known as the "Reign of Terror." after his demands, the monarchy was overthrown. He also believed that a constitutional government should wait until all enemies of the revolution have been eliminated. To accomplish this task, he murdered nearly 40,000 people, most by guillotine, and some were convicted. to life imprisonment. The Reign of Terror was one of the most controversial and terrifying phases of the Revolution. Some French colonists believed it was a path to democracy; others thought it was simply an attempt by Robespierre to become dictator. The other great leader was Napoleon Bonaparte. He believed that the only way to have control in France was to put limits on democracy. Over time, Napoleon's party overthrew Robespierre's party. Very quickly, Napoleon became dictator of France. French soldiers who fought in the American Revolution returned from the war with new ideas and new reasons for revolution. These ideas included the right to take up arms against tyranny, which all men should do. Provocation includes such things as land war, class war, tyranny, and grievance. The American Revolution saw many altercations with social classes and land. One of the reasons the revolution started was because the British created the Proclamation of 1763, which stated that Americans could not move east of the Appalachian Mountains. Land was plentiful in America, but the British were tired of the battles between them and the Native Americans. In contrast, Americans were largely farmers and constantly wanted to acquire more land. They did not understand why they could not use and settle the land if it was used by people less superior to themselves. Americans did not view the American Revolution as a civil war, but as a war for freedom. All social classes in America were united against the British, except the Loyalists. This was mainly because they were all fighting for the same cause: freedom, equality and no taxes without representation. The British were trying to completely control the Americans, with their trade monopoly, and also believed that the Americans would do whatever they asked them to do. The colonists quickly understood the point of view of