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What were goals of the French Revolution? Choose four correct answers.

A
protecting individual rights
B
ending absolute rule
C
writing a constitution
D
lowering taxes for the rich
E
ending the class system
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Which revolutions were caused by a reaction to absolute authority?

A
the French, American, and Glorious revolutions
B
the American and French revolutions
C
the Glorious and American revolutions
D
the Glorious and French revolutions
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What were the primary causes of the French Revolution? Choose four correct answers.

A
lack of representation for the lower classes
B
the establishment of a state religion
C
high taxes on the lower class
D
oppressive leadership
E
high rates of poverty
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A common goal of the Glorious, American, and French revolutions was

A
to establish fair taxation standards.
B
to make sure the rich didn’t take advantage of the poor.
C
to raise standards for the lower classes.
D
to establish a more democratic government.
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The American Revolution had the most influence on the French Revolution by

A
insisting on fighting for the ideals of the Enlightenment.
B
suggesting the idea of the Declaration of Independence.
C
inspiring the French people to demand their rights as citizens.
D
showing that perseverance and determination are assets.
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Which action could accomplish all of the goals of the French Revolution?

A
writing a constitution
B
ending the class system
C
eliminating absolute authority
D
passing a fairer tax system
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A goal of the Glorious Revolution was

A
to create the English Bill of Rights.
B
to protect a Catholic monarchy.
C
to create a republican government.
D
to protect Parliament’s power.
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Before the French Revolution, the major problems facing French society were caused by

A
the high taxes imposed on the ruling classes.
B
the laws restricting the rights of all classes.
C
the rising crime rates all over France, not just in the cities.
D
the inequality between the lower classes and the ruling classes.
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The goals of the American Revolution were most influenced by

A
the Enlightenment and the English Bill of Rights.
B
the Glorious Revolution and the Enlightenment.
C
the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights.
D
the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.
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Unfair taxation was a cause in which revolutions?

A
the American and Glorious revolutions
B
the Glorious and French revolutions
C
the American and French revolutions
D
the Glorious, American, and French revolutions

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