French Revolution

The primary cause of the French Revolution in 1789 was the

• increasing dissatisfaction of the Third Estate

• rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte

• actions of Prince Metternich

• execution of Louis XVI

In a number of European countries in the 1800s, which situation occurred as a result of the influence of the French Revolution?

• increase in religious conflict

• rise of nationalistic movements

• decentralization of governmental power

• economic depression

During the early 1800s, which was a major influence on the struggles for political independence in Latin America?

• poor conditions in urban centers in Latin America

• the American and French Revolutions

• the desire of the Roman Catholic Church in Latin America to escape European control

• demands by Latin American workers to own their own lands

Nationalism is most likely to develop in an area that has

• land suited to agriculture

• adequate industry to supply consumer demands

• a moderate climate with rivers for irrigation

• common customs, language, and history

A study of causes of the American, French, and Russian Revolutions indicates that revolutions usually occur because the

• society has become dependent on commerce and trade

• society has a lower standard of living than the societies around it

• existing government has been resistant to change

• lower classes have strong leaders

Which was characteristic of France under Napoleon's rule and Germany under Hitler's rule?

• Democratic ideas and diversity were encouraged

• Authoritarian control and a strong sense of nationalism prevailed

• Peaceful relations with neighboring countries was fostererd

• Artistic and literary freedom flourished

Which statement about the French and Latin American revolutions is accurate?

• People in both regions were fighting for freedom from England

• Strong French monarchs led revolutions in Latin America

• Revolutions in both regions were based on the idea of natural rights

• The French Revolution was modeled after revolutions in Latin America

A comparison of the French Revolution (1789) and the Russian Revolution (1917) illustrates that

• political and economic inequalities often lead for a demand for change

• democratic governments generally result from revolutions

• revolutions are based on a single grievance

• privatization eventually leads to class struggle

In which ways did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?

• Superstition and ignorance were promoted

• The principles of mercantilism were glorified

• The divine right theory of kings was challenged

• Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance

Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jose de San Martin are leaders best known for

• leading independence movements

• supporting religious reforms

• promoting civil disobedience

• opposing democracy