ALC Unit 4 Level 3 Quiz "AR, FR, LA Revolutions"

Which statement describes a similarity between the French Revolution and the American Revolution?

• The new democracies created by the revolutions gave people greater representation in their governments.

• The leaders in power before the revolutions favored changing the political system in their countries.

• The revolutionary support was provided by radicals.

• Both revolutions were fought in the name of liberty.

One result of Napoleon's conquest of Europe was the-

• reemergence of the Catholic Church.

• creation of the European Union.

• elimination of the British Parliament.

• spread of revolutionary ideas.

Which one of these was a result of the actions of Napoleon Bonaparte?

• encouraged nationalism

• established a representative form of government

• relied on diplomatic negotiations

• rebelled against imperialism

Napoleon's rise was made possible because of the-

• advancement of scientific technology.

• writings of Machiavelli.

• increasing dissatisfaction of the middle class.

• economic depression associated with democracy.

What was a major reason for France's numerous wars with European nations between 1792 and 1799?

• The need to keep the French public distracted from domestic economic problems.

• The international community's outrage at France's violent and bloody revolution.

• The desire to spread the French Revolution to the rest of Europe

• The restoration of the Bourbons to the French monarchy

The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would-

• end British control of France

• provide stability for the nation

• adopt the ideas of the Protestant Reformation

• restore Louis XVI to power

The American and French Revolutions were turning points in global history because the results of these revolutions-

• inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence.

• marked the end of European influence in the Western Hemisphere.

• led to the abolition of slavery.

• demonstrated the need for strong international peacekeeping organizations.

Which conclusion can be made about most revolutions throughout world history?

• They instituted new economic systems more often than they instituted new political systems.

• They were fought in the name of liberty and self-determination.

• They were attempts by elites to regain power from the masses.

• They involved enslaved and imprisoned individuals who wanted their freedom.

"The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves; and that no taxes ever have been, or can be constitutionally imposed

on them but by their respective legislatures."

-Statement by the Stamp Act

Congress, 1765

What is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from this quotation?

• The English King should have the right to tax the colonist.

• The colonist should be opposed to all taxation.

• The colonial legislatures should be appointed by the Englilsh King with the consent of Parliament.

• Only the colonist elected representatives should have the power to levy taxes.

The American Revolution and the French Revolution both supported —

• the appointment of a dictatorship to restore order

• an expanded state religion

• increased citizen participation in government

• greater government ownership of property