Revolutions have followed each other throughout history in governments as long as people can remember. They have happened in almost every society from ancient times to present. These revolutions follow a pattern with a similar cause and result. A country going through hard times for extended period is likely to result in a revolution big or small. Resentment towards the government and new political ideas is also common before a revolution. They usually end in a new or reformed type of government, with new traditions and ideas. Another common result is the birth of new policies towards classes of people. Yet some new governments have resulted in corruption and poor guidance. The American and French and Russian Revolutions are prime examples of these causes and effects.

Before the French Revolution, France had a large dilemma. Because of the cost of the French and Indian war it was largely...