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American vs French Revolutions
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American vs French Revolutions
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice
1. What was a major cause of the American Revolution?
High taxes without representation in government
Too much religious freedom
Lack of trade with Europe
Too many wars with Native Americans
2. Which social class led the French Revolution?
The nobility (First Estate)
The clergy (Second Estate)
The common people (Third Estate)
The royal family
3. What document declared American independence from Britain?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
4. Which of these were causes of BOTH revolutions? (Check all that apply)
Heavy taxation
Unfair government
Influence of Enlightenment ideas
Economic problems
✏️ Part 2: Compare and Contrast
5. Fill in the blanks:
The American Revolution lasted from _______ to _______. The French Revolution began in the year _______.
6. Name one major difference between the outcomes of the American and French Revolutions.
7. Both revolutions were influenced by _________________ ideas about natural rights and government by the people.
8. Explain how economic problems contributed to EITHER the American OR French Revolution.
🤔 Part 3: Critical Thinking
9. Which revolution do you think had a greater impact on world history? Explain your reasoning with at least two examples.
10. If you lived during one of these revolutions, which side would you have supported and why?
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