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The French Revolution began as a demand for equality by people in the?
The French Revolution began as a demand for equality by people in the?
lower class
They wanted to put an end to monarchy in France. What type of monarchy were they opposed to?
They wanted to put an end to monarchy in France. What type of monarchy were they opposed to?
absolute
After the revolution, the country experienced a time of?
After the revolution, the country experienced a time of?
turmoil
Which ideas are included in both documents? (Select all that apply)
Which ideas are included in both documents? (Select all that apply)
What did James II do to gain absolute rule?
What did James II do to gain absolute rule?
The main goal of the American Revolution was to gain?
The main goal of the American Revolution was to gain?
After the French Revolution, France was left?
After the French Revolution, France was left?
Which is the correct description of a revolution and one of its outcomes?
Which is the correct description of a revolution and one of its outcomes?
A cause of the French Revolution was Louis XIV's pursuit of?
A cause of the French Revolution was Louis XIV's pursuit of?
A common goal of the Glorious, American, and French revolutions was?
A common goal of the Glorious, American, and French revolutions was?
What were the primary causes of the French Revolution? (Select all that apply)
What were the primary causes of the French Revolution? (Select all that apply)
The desire for the Glorious Revolution came from England's response to the absolute rule of which monarch?
The desire for the Glorious Revolution came from England's response to the absolute rule of which monarch?
How did the Enlightenment idea of separation of powers influence the effects of the American Revolution?
How did the Enlightenment idea of separation of powers influence the effects of the American Revolution?
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Study Notes
French Revolution
- Initiated by the lower class demanding equality and social justice.
- Aimed to abolish absolute monarchy in France, leading to significant political changes.
- Resulted in a period of turmoil, affecting the stability and governance of the country post-revolution.
Key Concepts of Revolution
- Both the American and French Revolutions emphasized natural rights for all men and the government's role in protecting those rights.
- The American Revolution's primary goal was to achieve independence from British rule and establish self-governance.
Monarchy and Absolute Rule
- James II of England sought absolute power by implementing Catholicism as the state religion and dissolving Parliament.
- The pursuit of absolute authority by Louis XIV contributed to the causes of the French Revolution.
Outcomes of Revolutions
- The American Revolution resulted in the establishment of a democratic republic, signifying a transition from monarchy to a representative government.
- Common objectives of the Glorious, American, and French revolutions included establishing more democratic governance and addressing political representation.
Causes of the French Revolution
- Root causes included a lack of representation for the lower classes, high taxation burdening them, and widespread poverty exacerbated by absolute monarchical rule.
- The desire for the Glorious Revolution was largely a reaction against James II’s autocratic governance.
Enlightenment Influence
- The Enlightenment concept of separation of powers inspired the American Revolution, leading to organized governmental structures with distinct legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
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