American and French Revolutions

What was the Age of Absolutism?

• A period when monarchs had limited power

• A period when monarchs held complete power over their governments and societies

• A time when democracy was first established

• A period of economic prosperity for all classes

Which monarch is known for justifying their rule with the idea of "divine right"?

• George Washington

• Louis XIV

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Queen Elizabeth I

Why were the American colonists frustrated with British rule?

• They wanted to elect their own king

• They were heavily taxed without representation in Parliament

• They were not allowed to speak English

• They were forced to move to Canada

Describe one effect of the American Revolution on other countries.

• It led to the end of all monarchies worldwide

• It inspired other regions to challenge absolute monarchies and fight for self-rule

• It caused the British Empire to expand

• It resulted in the colonization of Africa

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Boston Tea Party

• The clash at Lexington and Concord

• The drafting of the U.S. Constitution

Explain how the French Revolution affected the power of the nobility and clergy.

• It strengthened their power

• It weakened their traditional power

• It had no effect on their power

• It made them more popular among the people

What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille?

• It marked the end of the French Revolution

• It symbolized the start of the French Revolution

• It was a peaceful protest

• It was a celebration of the king's birthday

What was one major cause of the French Revolution?

• The unification of Germany

• The division of France into three unequal social classes

• The discovery of America

• The invention of the printing press

How did the American Revolution influence the French economy?

• It had no impact on the French economy

• It strengthened the French economy

• It damaged the French economy by involving France in the war

• It led to the discovery of new trade routes

What document asserted the American colonies' right to self-govern?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Emancipation Proclamation