Egypt/French Revolution

1. - both were corrupt
- unwise with money
- go to war, at great cost to their nations
- Hosni was a president turned dictator
- Louis was an absolute monarch
- Honsi had to be elected
- Mubarak had merit, and was an accomplished air force pilot
- Louis was ruler because of birth right
- Hosni survived assassination attempts
- Louis drew his funds from the poor
2. The people of France protested Louis because they were sick of his taxes. They also did not like that he exempted the upper class from taxes. Mubarak faced protests because he had turned from a president into a corrupt dictator. (Forham.edu, NY Times)

3. In the French Revolution, a large group of women got together to protest at Versailles. Their rights were soon taken away. In Egypt, women played the same role as men, as protesters.

4. Those who had wealth in both situations were at most risk. However, in Egypt, they only had their land, and money to lose. In France, they were at risk to lose their everything, even their heads.

5. In France, everyone protested, and the poor became the people who ran the country, and did away with the wealthy. In Egypt, the people are hosting massive protests, rallies, and demonstrations

6. Reporters are describing Cairo as a war zone, with at least 100 people dead, and 1500 protesters injured, as well as 700 men in the police force

7. Twitter is overloading with feedback. Many of those posting with joyous tones. Most people are excited at the future, but some fear that they may be replacing one tyranny, with another.

8. Egypt has definitely gotten rid of the bad guy. It is a wonder why the people did not protest and force him out of office sooner. The only thing to worry about is whether or not they will replace one tyranny, with another. In France, the absolute monarchy was destroyed. The oppression was not over. Robespierre came with the Terror. The tyranny was replaced with sheer terror.