Compare and contrast the factors related to the French Revolution with the Russian Revolution of 1917. How did the nature and outcomes of these revolutions differ in terms of their impact on global political ideologies?

French and Russian Revolutions of 18th and 20th century, were similar, yet different in their factors, impacts and ideologies. Similarity of Factors: 1) Reaction against monarchical fall acies. Eg: French Revolution => against auto cratic regime of Louis XVI; Russian revolution => Tsar Nicholas II. 2) Led by masses and feelings of nationalism => liberty, equality and fraternity. 3) Emergence of utopistic leaders like Napoleon Bonaparte and Stalin and Lenin. 4) Result of violent struggle. Eg: Fall of Bastille and the Sunday Killings (October revolution).

Differences in Factors, Impacts and Ideologies: Dimension | French Revolution | Russian Revolution ---|---|--- Factors | 1) Monarchical constitutional structure. Eg: Estates General. 2) Evolution was led by peasants => agrarian dissatisfaction. 3) Emergence of worker rule like Girondins and Jacobins. | 1) Complete overhaul of monarchy. Eg: Bolshevik party. 2) Mainly led by workers and employees of cities. 3) Emergence of parties like Red Ships. Impacts & Ideologies | 1) Spurred nationalist movements. Eg: unification of Germany and Italy. 2) Gave the idea of liberal democratic regime. | 1) Spurred decolarisation movements. Eg: revolution of India. 2) Promotion of totalitarian socialism.

constitutional government. 3) Focused more on equality and equal ownership of resources. 4) Idea of communist governments with full state control. Therefore, despite its differences in outcomes, both the French and Russian Revolutions proved to be watershed moments that changed the course of history.