The French and Russian Revolutions were both very dramatic and have influenced the political standings of both nations and nations surrounding them to this day. The Russian Revolution, although performed over 100 years later, is a great comparison to the French Revolution, due to their relative similarities and differences. Both nations were very powerful and at times had every nation in Europe afraid of them. Some afraid due to the great armies and some due to …showed first 75 words of 572 total…

…showed last 75 words of 572 total…were land owning men which made up less than 5% of the land. In France all men were allowed to vote. Both Russia and France had far reaching results as effects of their inspired and driven revolutionists (Lenin and Napoleon). The similarities and differences reflect the successful revolutions they had, based on the same ideas yet both results were different. Both nations inspired many revolutions and the influence still effects the way the government operates today.