Revolution Quiz

What was a major cause of the French Revolution?

• The successful invasion of France by foreign armies

• The widespread acceptance of Enlightenment ideas

• The absolute monarchy granting too much power to the common people

• The economic prosperity of the French peasantry

Which event is considered the start of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The French and Indian War

What was the main goal of the Haitian Revolution?

• To establish a new colonial government

• To gain independence from Spain

• To abolish slavery and gain independence from France

• To create a monarchy in Haiti

Which of the following was a consequence of the American Revolution?

• The establishment of a monarchy in the United States

• The creation of the United States Constitution

• The immediate end of slavery in the United States

• The expansion of the British Empire in North America

How did the French Revolution affect other countries in Europe?

• It led to a period of peace and stability across Europe.

• It caused many European monarchies to adopt democratic reforms.

• It inspired a series of revolutionary movements across Europe.

• It resulted in the immediate unification of Germany and Italy.

What was a significant financial cause of the French Revolution?

• The wealth of the French nobility

• The discovery of gold in the French colonies

• The heavy taxation on the Third Estate

• The profitable trade with England

Which document declared America's independence from Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What was a direct consequence of the Haitian Revolution?

• The establishment of the first black republic in the Western Hemisphere

• The immediate abolition of slavery worldwide

• The expansion of the French Empire into South America

• The creation of a democratic government in France

Which group led the initial stages of the French Revolution?

• The Catholic Church

• The French peasantry

• The bourgeoisie

• The nobility

What impact did the American Revolution have on France?

• It discouraged France from pursuing further colonial expansion.

• It led to a military alliance between France and Britain.

• It inspired the French Revolution.

• It resulted in France abandoning its colonies in North America.