A common characteristic refers to a shared trait or feature between two or more things. In the context of revolutions, it means there are specific aspects that both the French and American revolutions had in common.
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Enlightenment Ideas: Both revolutions were heavily influenced by Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke and Voltaire, who advocated for individual rights and liberty.
Overthrowing Monarchy: In both revolutions, there was a desire to overthrow monarchies seen as oppressive or corrupt.
Influence on Global Revolutions: The French and American revolutions served as inspirations for other revolutionary movements around the world, including Latin American independence movements.