Revolutions

What events inspired individuals in Latin American colonies to declare independence from Spain?

• the Napoleonic wars weakened Spain's power

• creoles and mestizos became discontented with Spanish rule

• revolutions occurred in the United States and France

• nations of Latin America won independence

The American and French Revolutions were similar because ________.

• They occurred at the same time.

• They were both caused by Enlightenment ideas.

• They used the guillotine to execute enemies of the state.

• There was economic difficulty—high bread prices and taxes.

The War of American Independence was revolutionary because _____.

• Colonists executed the king and killed thousands more

• It ended British control of France.

• It was created a republic based on Enlightenment ideas.

• It introduced the ideas of the Protestant Reformation.

Why did many European intellectuals admire the U.S. Revolution and its Constitution and Bill of Rights?

• The colonies’ ideas came from the ideals of natural rights proposed (suggested) in the Enlightenment

• Europeans were the ancestors of the people who went to North American and founded the colonies.

• All of Europe wanted to be able to win a war as easily as the colonists had

• They agreed with the idea of the U.S. continuing the Divine Right of rulers in America.

How did the writers of the US Constitution put into practice Baron de Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers?

• The Bill of Rights was added.

• Citizens voted for representatives.

• No cruel and unusual punishment can be used.

• Powers are divided among three branches.

What was the Reign of Terror?

• A period during the French Revolution

• Led by Maximilien Robespierre

• Thousands executed by the guillotine

• French soldiers marched on Paris and killed thousands of peasants

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Which estates were threatened by Enlightenment ideas?

• First Estate

• Second Estate

• Third Estate

• First and Second Estates

Which Estate in France was expected to pay the majority of taxes?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Everyone had to pay taxes

Which of the following is a cause of the French Revolution?

• Louis XVI was a strong and dedicated leader
• The election for the new king was rigged
• There was social imbalance within the country
• The king was unhappy and led a revolut in France

What was the final outcome of the French Revolution? 

• the declaration of the Edict of Nantes
• Napoleon naming himself Emperor of France
• unification of French city­ states
• the restoration of Louis XVI