One of the ways the French revolution differed from the American revolution was in its scope and goals. While the American revolution was fought mainly to gain independence from Great Britain and establish a democratic government, the French revolution was a more radical and far-reaching social and political upheaval that sought to overthrow the monarchy, aristocracy, and the prevailing social order. The French revolution also involved much more violence, including the use of the guillotine to execute thousands of people, while the American revolution was fought mainly through military means.
