Question

which statement best describes a difference between the french and american revolutions?
a. the french revolution produced a representative form of government, while the american revolution did not.
b. the french revolution called for the elimination of a monarchys absolute power, while the american revolution did not.
c. the american revolution created a lasting form of liberal government, while the french revolution did not.
d. the american revolution was influenced by john lockes philosophies, while the french revolution was not.

Explanation:

The American Revolution led to the creation of the United - States with a lasting democratic and liberal form of government. The French Revolution, on the other hand, went through many phases of instability, including the Reign of Terror and the rise of Napoleon, and did not immediately establish a stable liberal government. The American Revolution created a federal republic that has endured, while the French Revolution had more turbulent political changes in its immediate aftermath. Both revolutions aimed at representative government and were influenced by Enlightenment ideas including John Locke's. The American colonies were rebelling against British rule rather than an internal monarchy's absolute power in the same sense as the French.

Answer:

C. The American Revolution created a lasting form of liberal government, while the French Revolution did not.