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The American Revolution had the most influence on the French Revolution by

A
suggesting the idea of the Declaration of Independence.
B
showing that perseverance and determination are assets.
C
insisting on fighting for the ideals of the Enlightenment.
D
inspiring the French people to demand their rights as citizens.
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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 rising crime rates all over France, not just in the cities.
C
the inequality between the lower classes and the ruling classes.
D
the laws restricting the rights of all classes.
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A common goal of the Glorious, American, and French revolutions was

A
to raise standards for the lower classes.
B
to make sure the rich didn’t take advantage of the poor.
C
to establish a more democratic government.
D
to establish fair taxation standards.
4

An effect of the Glorious Revolution was that in order to take the throne, William and Mary had to sign

A
the English Constitution.
B
the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
C
the English Bill of Rights.
D
the Declaration of Independence.
5

What did James II do to gain absolute rule?

A
He pursued Protestantism as the state religion and dismissed Parliament.
B
He pursued Catholicism as the state religion and dismissed Parliament.
C
He pursued Protestantism as the state religion and headed Parliament.
D
He pursued Catholicism as the state religion and headed Parliament.
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The main goal of the American Revolution was to

A
establish a constitutional monarchy.
B
fight high inequality.
C
gain independence.
D
strengthen Parliament.
7

What were goals of the French Revolution? Select four options.writing a constitutionending absolute rulelowering taxes for the richprotecting individual rightsending the class system

A
writing a constitution
B
ending absolute rule
C
lowering taxes for the rich
D
protecting individual rights
E
ending the class system
8

A goal of the Glorious Revolution was

A
to protect a Catholic monarchy.
B
to protect Parliament’s power.
C
to create a republican government.
D
to create the English Bill of Rights.
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Which is the correct description of a revolution and one of its outcomes?

A
The French Revolution led to the creation of a constitutional monarchy.
B
The Glorious Revolution led to the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
C
The American Revolution led to the creation of a democratic republic.
D
The French Revolution led to the creation of a representative republic.
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Which revolutions were caused by a reaction to absolute authority?

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

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