The Struggles to Freedom

The Struggles to Freedom The English colonies had many difficulties with their government along with Egypt today. The English fought and fought for several years to get their freedoms that we have today, but Egypt has been fighting for quite a while now. The English colonies and Egypt differ in a couple ways, but they are mostly similar because they both are trying (did) to overthrow their government to get the freedom of speech, religion, and press along with their individual rights and pursue their independence. About a year ago, millions persuaded Egypt’s military to overthrow President Mohamed Morsi, but there were still supporters of Morsi. But then again there were several that wanted him removed. This is like the English colonists, mostly the poor, wanted King George III out of power. The main reason why Egypt wants their leader out of power is because the government is abusing their individuals rights, crushing their freedoms, and jailing and killing the political opponents. Along with the poor of the English colonies, they wanted their human rights and equality. This is just one example of an event on how they have similarities within the struggles with the government.
Besides the English colonies and Egypt being similar, there are some differences. The English colonies had a monarch, while Egypt had a dictator. A dictator is a ruler with total power of a country. A monarchy is a form of government with a sovereign at the head of state like a king. But a monarchy can a government with a form of dictatorship. Also, Egypt isn’t really clear with what sides their people are on. After the French and Indian War ended in 1763, Americans divided sides in their feelings toward Great Britain. They divided into two completely different sides by calling themselves the patriots and loyalists. Patriots such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, wanted to break away from Great Britain, supported a revolution and form their own country. On