Answer to Question #234835 in History for lizalise

Question

Do you think that the rights of “equality, liberty, and fraternity [to meet freely as a group]” in the American Revolution (c. 1765-1784) and the French Revolution (1789-1799) included everyone, or did it exclude some people? Discuss in relation to gender and race.

Answer 1

In my view, the American Revolution (c. 1765-1784) and the French Revolution (1789-1799) did not achieve inclusivity in terms of gender and race. In both cases, women participated virtually and were not given as considerable chances as men. Women were considered for domestic duties; family obligations determine their role in society. Besides, racisms were evident in both, despite advocating for freedom of the people of colour and their rights. There was a difference between them and the whites because they did not have full rights due to being a citizen as stipulated in legal establishments at the time. Therefore, I think the rights of equality, liberty and inclusion were neglected.