analyze the declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen and compare it to the declaration of independence. what are the similarities and differences? provide a list of six bullet points (three similarities and three differences).

Both were created by movements that started because of high and unfair tax  (3rd estate- highest tax; America - taxes on everything like tea)

Both were created by rebellious groups that were not officially part of any government (America- Sons of Liberty; France- National Assembly)

Both were influenced by the Enlightenment ideas (Freedom of speech, equality, freedom of speech, etc.)

America- Wanted to break away from GB;

France - Wanted to change government

France -emphasized equality and fairness more

America- Emphasized freedoms and being independent more;

religion played a major role in the american revolution by offering a moral sanction for opposition to the british--an assurance to the average american that revolution was justified in the sight of god. the revolution strengthened millennialist strains in american.