World Revolutions Quizizz

What was the major cause of the American Revolution, according to the Americans?

• The Indians were causing trouble for the British

• The king was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation or voice.

• The colonists were stubborn and inconsiderate.

• The king insisted on ending slavery in the colonies.

What was an immediate effect of the American Revolution?

• Geographical factors helped improve governmental relations.

• Political ideas influenced the citizens of other nations.

• Religious views altered the structure of foreign governments.

• Social changes created strife among local leaders.

Which statement is true concerning the American Revolution?

• The revolution would strengthen Britain’s political position in Europe.

• The revolution would serve as an inspiration for the French Revolution.

• The revolution would ultimately establish a monarchy in North America.

• The revolution would ultimately fail and the colonies would return to Britain.

Which goal did the American and French revolutions have in common?

• to eliminate monarchical government

• to end aristocratic control of commerce

• to create a government to protect individual rights

• to inspire rebellions in distant territories of the world

Which statement is true concerning the French Estate System?

• One group paid heavy taxes that supported the other two groups

• Hard work, prayer, and a good example allowed for a stable government in France

• Peasants and professionals in this society were gaining political and economic power

• French society emphasized the importance of natural law and social equality

Prior to the French Revolution, which group was considered part of the Third Estate?

• priests

• nobles

• merchants

• bishops

Which figure from the French Revolution led the Committee of Public Safety to carry out the Reign of Terror?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Jean-Paul Marat

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Louis XVI

A consequence of the radical stage of the French Revolution was the

• storming of the Bastille.

• meeting of the Estates General.

• execution of the King.

• taking of the Tennis Court Oath.

Which leader’s ideas of imperialism and militarism brought stability and order to revolutionary France?

• Jean-Paul Marat

• Maximilien Robespierre

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• King Louis XVI

What change in French policy toward North America occurred upon the Napoleon's ascension to power?

• It wished to defeat native military forces.

• It wished to spread revolutionary ideals.

• It wished to displace foreign rivals.

• It wished to leave behind territory.