English Civil War
Charles I did not kill peole who opposed him. He imprisoned or fined them.
conflict was between Parliament and Charles
Civil war was located only under English territory.
Part of it was caused by the fear of rising Catholicism in England.
French Revolution
Louis XVI killed citizens who did not agree with him.
War was between French citizens and Louis XVI
French Revolution expanded to involve foreign power such as Austria and Prussia.
Fought for Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
A lot more violence such as the storming of Bastille, Great Fear, and the Reign of Terror.
caused due to absolute Monarchs
monarchs hated working with governing bodies
Cornwell and Robespiere suppressed counter-revolutionists and became dictators through Reign of Terror and Lord Protector
monarchs were executed
bill of rights and declaration of the rights of men and citizens were adopted
Ended with constituional monarchy with William of Orange and Mary and Louis XVIII
English Civil War vs French Revolution
(author: Michael Kelly )
