COMMON ASSESSMENT REVIEW # 4

1. Analyze the chart. How was the outcome of the American Revolution different from the French Revolution?

• The U.S. created a democracy, while the French government became an empire.
• The French Revolution ended with less violence than the American Revolution.
• The U.S. created an absolute monarchy while the French became a republic
• There was no difference between the outcomes of the revolution.

2. Using the chart, how did unfair treatment by the government contribute to both the American and French Revolutions?

• The American colonists and French citizens were treated equally in government decisions.
• Both groups were angry about equal taxation and shared government power.
• Both revolutions began because citizens had no voice and were unfairly taxed by their governments.
• The colonists and French citizens were given too many rights and wanted to protect the

3. Analyze the chart. How were the causes for the revolutions similar in the American Colonies and France?

• Both were inspired by the ideas of the Enlightenment.
• Both started to use reasoning from the Scientific Revolution.
• Both were inspired by the fair taxation of its citizens.
• Both rediscovered the works of the Ancient Greeks and Romans.

4. Read the quotes by Jefferson and Robespierre. How were the events of the French Revolution and American Revolution carried out differently?

• The French Revolution was more violent, including events like the Reign of Terror.
• The American Revolution was more violent, costing the lives of many colonists.
• The French Revolution created one government, while the Americans created many governments.
• The American government helped the French, but the French did not help the Americans.

5. Read the chart. What role did taxes play in the world revolutions of this period?

• Heavy taxation led to angry citizens in both the American colonies and France.
• Taxes were not large enough, angering the population.
• The government took away people's rights because it wanted to tax less.
• Taxes were not a concern of the people and their governments during this period.

6. Analyze the quotes from the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen. Why were the American and French Revolutions both considered turning points in global history?

• They led to the abolition (freedom) of slaves worldwide.
• They inspired those seeking individual rights and democracy.
• They marked the end of European influence in Asia.
• They demonstrated the need for powerful monarchies.

7. Using the chart, what is one effect both the Napoleonic Code and the Bill of Rights had on government and society?

• Both created laws that gave more power to the government than to the people.
• Both established laws that influenced how governments protect individual rights.
• Both were designed to increase the power of the monarch or president.
• Both limited freedoms to keep people from challenging the government.

8. Look at the chart. What major era had the greatest influence on the rise of Imperialism?

• The Industrial Revolution
• The Age of Exploration
• The Enlightenment
• The American Revolution

9. Analyze the chart. Which answer below best completes the cause-and-effect chart?

• European countries spread their control over foreign lands.
• Napoleon was able to regain control of France.
• European countries would resort to isolationism to protect their economies.
• China would spread its control over Korea and Japan.

10. Analyze the map. What was the impact of Imperialism on the countries of the world?

• Many countries in the Eastern Hemisphere were controlled by European powers, showing how imperialism spread their influence.
• Most countries remained independent and were not affected by imperialism.
• The map shows that only the United States had colonies in the Eastern Hemisphere.
• Imperialism caused countries to share land equally without any one country controlling large areas.