Three Revolutions Review

How much power does an absolute monarch have?

• None!

• Some power!

• All the power!

Which of the following was an idea of the Enlightenment?

• Only rich people should have rights.

• Torture should not be used.

• The economy should be strong.

Enlightened philosophers cared about...

• Keeping monarchies alive

• Spreading their religion

• Equality

What type of government did Enlightened thinkers want?

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

Enlightened monarchs cared about...

• Education and culture

• Voting

• Expanding their empire

One cause of the American AND French revolution was

• Reign of terror

• High, unfair taxes

• Industrialization

Did the American colonies have representation in Britain's government?

• Yes!

• No!

Philosophers wanted to ____________ political and legal rights for citizens.

• Increase

• Decrease

• Ignore

Who made up the First Estate in France?

• Bourgeoisie

• Peasants

• Nobles/ royals

Who made up the Second Estate in France?

• Nobles

• Sans-culottes

• Clergy (church)