They were trying to make the country better
By not being a social activist. Forcibly pushing an agenda to "change" the views of the people always results in discrimination, hate, and violence. The best way to achieve social change is on a personal level. Forget what is going on the world around you because you cannot change the views of the people around you, you can only change your own views. If you act as an tolerable individual, as a good person, and as a person who believes in treating people as human beings, you will create more of a positive effect than these so called "peaceful" protestors who think it is okay to shut down businesses, institutions, and parades in order to make a point.
Both the American Revolution of 1776 and the French Revolution of 1789 were partially caused by unfair taxes. Another similarity between the two was that both had a goal of independence. Those who took part were looking for a better quality of life for themselves.
the state of not supporting or helping either side of conflict.
