the old feudal system. The National Assembly drew up a new constitution,
which made France a constitutional monarchy. Aside from that, the
constitution formed a legislative branch with 475 members elected by
“active citizens,” and it represented mainly the middle class, which was
the majority of the population. The king could declare war and peace only
with the consent of the legislature. This National Assembly did not last
long for that the king did not uphold the constitution and even some of the
revolutionaries revolted against it also. Nevertheless, the National
Assembly dissolved on Sept 30, 1791 making it only lasting three years.
These two revolutions occurred relatively at same time frame, but were
almost complete mirror reflections of one another. The patriots of the
revolution in America did not really even wanted a revolution, but had no
choice, which made it peaceful aside from the war. The revolutionists in
France seemed almost bloodthirsty and were very quick to kill someone for
any injustice. The group of revolutionists were to radical in that they
were not willing to compromise. Compromise can sure make a difference in
how events can turn out.
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