AR AGE OF REVOLUTIONS

The Enlightenment influenced revolutionary thought by

• The Enlightenment influenced revolutionary thought

  teaching a belief in the natural rights of man

• The Enlightenment influenced revolutionary thought by discouraging critical thinking and promoting blind faith.
• The Enlightenment influenced revolutionary thought by advocating for absolute power and control by rulers.
• The Enlightenment influenced revolutionary thought by emphasizing tradition and loyalty to monarchy.

A study of revolutions would most likely lead to the conclusion that governments before the Age of Revolutions

• were typically democratic and engaged with citizens.
• often prioritized economic growth over social issues.
• were mainly focused on military expansion and conquest.
• were often authoritarian and unresponsive to the needs of the populace.

One might conclude that a major reason for revolutions (American and French) during the 18th Century was due to:

• Enlightenment ideas and social inequality.
• Economic prosperity and colonial expansion.
• Religious conflicts and territorial disputes.
• Monarchical stability and military strength.

According to the Declaration of Independence, the people have the right to alter or abolish a government if that government

• is destructive to the ends of securing their unalienable rights.
• is aligned with the principles of democracy.
• is effective in maintaining public order.
• is beneficial to the welfare of the citizens.

What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence

• To announce the colonies' separation from Britain.
• To establish a new government structure.
• To outline the rights of British citizens.
• To promote unity among the colonies.

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

• led to the rise of monarchies and autocracies.
• led to the spread of democracy and human rights globally.
• caused economic decline and social unrest worldwide.
• resulted in increased colonialism and imperialism.

What actions by the leaders of the French Revolution demonstrates that they were influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

• The establishment of a monarchy under Louis XVI.
• The promotion of feudal privileges for the nobility.
• The rejection of all forms of government reform.
• The implementation of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

One of Napoleons' major mistakes was invading which country?*

• Germany
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy

The social inequalities that contributed to the French Revolution are best illustrated by the conditions of the __________________, who made up the largest percent of the population.

• Second Estate
• Nobility Class
• Bourgeoisie Group
• Third Estate

Which estate(s) were required to pay taxes by King Louis XVI?

• The First Estate
• The Second Estate
• The Third Estate
• The Nobility