Question

enlightenment thinkers helped motivate the french revolution by:
a. criticizing the outcomes of the american revolution.
b. suggesting that absolute monarchies were not rational forms of government.
c. arguing that violent uprisings were the only way to create social change.
d. claiming that only god could determine who should rule.

Explanation:

Enlightenment thinkers emphasized reason and challenged traditional institutions. Absolute monarchy was seen as an irrational form of government as it concentrated power without rational checks. They did not criticize the American Revolution (A is wrong). They did not advocate that violent uprisings were the only way (C is wrong). Claiming only God determines rulers (divine right) was a traditional view they opposed (D is wrong).

Answer:

B. suggesting that absolute monarchies were not rational forms of government.