Political Revolutions Review

All of the following are characteristics of the political revolutions during this era except —

• the desire to build great empires designed to take over other countries

• overthrowing absolute monarchies

• a growing sense of nationalism among the people

• fighting for religious freedom

Which common ideal was shared by all of these revolutions? [American Revolution (1775–1783), French Revolution (1789–1799), Independence Movements of Latin American Revolutions (1810–1825)]

• nationalism

• Industrialization

• socialism

• separation of powers

The political revolutions of this era would not have been possible without —

• the support of the aristocracy

• the support of the common people

• the permission of the monarchy

• the use of nonviolent strategies

All of the following are changes that resulted from the Age of Political Revolutions except—

• strengthening monarchies

• rise of nationalism

• rise of more liberal ideas in governments

• belief that revolutions can bring legitimate political change

The American Revolution and the French Revolution both supported —

• increased citizen participation in government

• the appointment of a dictatorship to restore order

• an expanded state religion

• greater government ownership of property

Which of the following is an idea from the Enlightenment that became part of American government?

• Government leaders have lifetime appointments.

• Law and government are divinely inspired.

• Religion and government are separate institutions.

• Government leaders have absolute authority.

"Men are born free and remain free and equal in rights...The aim of all political association is the preservation of natural and imprescriptible rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression." -Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1789 Which document most likely influenced the writers of the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Two Treatises on Government

How did Napoleon's actions indirectly lead to independence movements in Latin America?

• By promoting democratic ideals that inspired Latin American leaders.

• By weakening Spain's military, making its colonies vulnerable to revolution.

• By directly supporting independence movements with French troops.

• By establishing a powerful French presence in Latin America that overshadowed Spanish control.

Which sentence expresses an idea from the American and French Revolutions that had an immediate impact on Latin America?

• “A government founded upon the church and religious leadership must be maintained in Latin America.”

• “The enslavement of African peoples is fundamental to economic success and must be maintained in the end.”

• “People should be entitled to a government that protects their interests.”

• “A powerful dictatorship is necessary to preserve order.”

Which revolution is correctly matched with its primary social group?

• The French Revolution and the bourgeoisie

• The American Revolution and indentured servants

• The Latin American Revolutions and European monarchs

• The Haitian Revolution and enslaved Africans