1. Compare / Contrast Louis XVI and Mubarak.

Similarities	Differences
Louis and Mubarak both held power in their countries for long periods of time.	Louis became king when he was 20. Mubarak became president when he was 53.
Louis was an absolute monarch and Mubarak was a dictator.  Both are practically the same thing.	Louis had an advisor, who helped him with important decisions and acted as a vice president would, while Mubarak did not have a vice president.
Before the French Revolution nobles and clergy enjoyed special privileges.  During Mubaraks reign wealthier people also enjoyed special privileges.	Louis was executed, while Mubarak was only forced to give up his power and leave Cairo.
Both Louis and Mubarak succeeded to the throne after their predecessor died.	Louis did not meet with rulers of countries France had problems with, such as England, while Mubarak met and made treaties with countries Egypt had problems with, like Israel.
Louis helped the Americans when they revolted against the British.  Mubarak allied with the U.S. during the Gulf War.
Both were forced out of office by people’s protests.