Age of Revolutions Answers

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As a result of the violent revolts in France in July 1830, Charles X

A
gave up the throne and fled for Great Britain.
B
agreed to increase the power of the monarchy.
C
began to take the side of the conservatives.
D
issued a proclamation supporting democracy.
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A main reason that the Age of Revolutions initially failed to achieve widespread change in some nations of Europe was because

A
revolts were poorly organized.
B
few people supported the revolutions.
C
liberal reforms were impractical in daily life.
D
monarchs reasoned with the rebels.
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After the French Revolution of 1791 and the Napoleonic Wars, European leaders’ greatest goal was to

A
restore peace and stability to Europe.
B
punish Napoleon for his actions.
C
help the Catholic Church regain power.
D
unite Europe under one ruler.
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As a result of the Congress of Vienna, France

A
became part of the German Confederation.
B
gave up territory it had won under Napoleon.
C
became more powerful than any other nation.
D
annexed parts of Italy and the Netherlands.
5

What was a major difference between Charles X and Louis Philippe?

A
Louis Philippe was liberal.
B
Louis Philippe believed in a monarchy.
C
Louis Philippe was against reform.
D
Louis Philippe was conservative.
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By using force to end rebellions during the Revolutions of 1848, what idea did European monarchs reinforce?

A
Citizens could have little or no say in the government.
B
Peaceful protests would be more effective than revolts.
C
Revolts were both dangerous and unnecessary.
D
The monarchy should have more power, not less.
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Which statement reflects the view of French conservatives after the Congress of Vienna?

A
Conservatives favored democratic change.
B
Conservatives favored elected parliaments.
C
Conservatives favored rule by absolute monarchs.
D
Conservatives favored expanded voting rights.
8

The term balance of power means

A
two leaders should always share power.
B
one country should lead and others should follow.
C
no state should be more powerful than the rest.
D
states should be equal in all ways.
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Charles X sparked a revolt in France by

A
favoring the interests of business owners over the wealthy.
B
attempting to start a war with the rest of Europe.
C
refusing to agree with the terms of the Congress of Vienna.
D
trying to increase the power of the monarchy.
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How did the Revolutions of 1848 benefit Louis Napoleon?

A
He proved he was a valuable ally to the revolutionaries.
B
He proved he was a supporter of civil liberties.
C
He was able to seize power and promise change.
D
He was able to assume power and quietly take control.

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