WORLD HISTORY

EMERGENCE OF USA

HOW DID THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION INFLUENCE THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identify how the American Revolution contributed to the French Revolution.
A
The American Revolution inspired the King of France to limit the freedoms of the French people.
B
The American Revolution inspired the French to break free of English rule.
C
The American Revolution inspired the poor French citizens to rise up against their unpopular king.
D
The American Revolution inspired the King of France to start a French democracy.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Americans’ victory over the British may have been one of the greatest catalysts for the French Revolution. The French people saw that a revolt could be successful-even against a major military power–and that lasting change was possible. Many experts argue that this gave them the motivation to rebel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Influenced by the new ideas of the Enlightenment, the American Revolution (1765–1783) is usually considered the starting point of the Age of Revolution. It in turn inspired the French Revolution of 1789, which rapidly spread to the rest of Europe through its wars.

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