American and French Revolutions

1776

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

1789

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

Declaration of Independence

• 
  American Revolution

• 
  French Revolution

Led by the lower class

• 
  American Revolution

• 
  French Revolution

Monarchy was captured and killed

• American Revolution

• 
  French Revolution

Where "trial by a jury of your peers" originate?

• ancient Greece, Athens

• medieval England

• many countries around the world

Which of the following best summarizes the principle of representative government fought for in the American Revolution?

• The legislature makes laws for the people

• Political power is separated among three branches.

• The people elect leaders to act on their behalf.

• Leaders are elected every four years.

The principle of the Declaration of Independence that had the most influence on the French Revolution was the —

• separation of powers
• guarantee of certain basic human rights

• popular sovereignty
• right to own property

The principles leading to the 17th and 18th century revolutions in France, England, and the United States are central to which type of government?

• Democratic

• Theocracy
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy

ONE similarity between the American Revolution and the French Revolution

• Both revolutions aimed to establish monarchies.
• The American Revolution occurred in the 19th century.
• Both revolutions were influenced by Enlightenment ideals.
• The French Revolution was primarily a response to British colonialism.