How was the american revolution different from the french revolution? a: the american revolution began with an uprising due to injustices from the controlling leader, primarily due to high taxation. b: ideas from writers of the enlightenment were the basis thought in the revolution. c: the revolution was an attempt to break free from the motherland and create a new nation. d: the revolution brought change, giving more freedoms and rights to the citizens. i am 99% sure the answer is d, i just want to be 100% sure that i am right.