The French Revolution vs. The American Revolution

Can the American Revolution and French Revolution be compared?

Is there a relationship between the two?

Is the following American or French? A colonial revolt that took place between 1765-1783 that won independence from Great Britain.

Is the Following American of French? Lasting from 1789-1799, working class was taxed, there was a famine, and citizens couldn't afford bread. The government spent money on wars on Great Britain, and was poor.

What happened after the French Revolution?

King Louis strongly supported the American Revolution for 2 main reasons.

The French Revolution was a "real" revolution, out of extraordinary misery in life. What does "misery" mean?

The Revolution was not a "real" revolution for one key reason. There was no misery, the 13 colonies didn't want to pay taxes anymore. What are taxes?