American Revolution (1775-1783): The American Revolution was primarily driven by colonial resentment towards British taxation without representation and the desire for greater autonomy. Policies such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts fueled anger among colonists who felt their rights were being violated, leading to protests and calls for independence from British rule.
French Revolution (1789-1799): The French Revolution was caused by widespread discontent with the absolute monarchy, economic hardship, and social inequality among the estates. A financial crisis exacerbated by poor harvests and heavy taxation on the Third Estate, combined with Enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality, ignited a demand for political reform and eventually sparked a rebellion against the monarchy.