Revolutions (1750-1900)

A. Voltaire

B. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

C. John Locke

D. Otto Von Bismarck

A. The Tennis Court Oath

B. The Reign of Terror

C. The Storming of the Bastille

D. The Estates-General Meeting

A. The American Revolution led to a more stable and lasting republic, while the French Revolution experienced multiple phases and changes in government.

B. The French Revolution resulted in a more democratic society than the American Revolution.

C. The American Revolution led to the immediate abolition of slavery, while the French Revolution did not address the issue.

D. The French Revolution had a more limited impact on other countries compared to the American Revolution.

A. It was a minor colonial revolt with little impact.

B. It was the only successful slave revolt in history.

C. It led to the expansion of slavery in the Caribbean.

D. It reinforced the power of European colonial powers.

A. The desire to maintain Spanish rule.

B. Creole discontent with the Spanish government.

C. The abolition of slavery in Spanish colonies.

D. Support for mercantilist policies.

A. The divine right of kings.

B. The importance of religious dogma in governance.

C. The emphasis on reason and individualism.

D. The necessity of absolute monarchy for social order.

A. By advocating for the continuation of feudal systems.

B. By providing philosophical justifications for revolution and new forms of government.

C. By reinforcing the power of absolute monarchies.

D. By promoting religious fundamentalism.

A. The desire to expand slavery.

B. Unfair taxation by Great Britain after the Seven Years' War.

C. Religious conflicts between colonists.

D. The colonists' support for the British monarchy.

A. It discouraged other colonies from seeking independence.

B. It served as an example of a successful colonial rebellion against a European power.

C. It led to the immediate abolition of slavery worldwide.

D. It strengthened the power of European monarchies.

A. The equitable distribution of wealth among the three estates.

B. Social equality and equal rights for all citizens.

C. Social inequality and the burden of taxation on the lower classes.

D. The strong support for the monarchy among all social classes.