Question

french revolution test
part 1: multiple choice (4 points each)
use the following document to answer questions 1 - 2.
\men are born and remain free and equal in rights. social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good...\

• declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen, 1789

1. which principle of the enlightenment philosophers is expressed in this quotation from the french revolution?

(1) natural rights
(2) absolutism
(3) nationalism
(4) divine right

1. the point of view in this quote was used to justify which of the following?

(1) the rise of fascism in italy following world war i
(2) british imperialism in india
(3) the overthrow of the monarchy during the french revolution
(4) the power of absolute monarchs
base your answers to questions 3 and 4 on the illustration below and on your knowledge of social studies.
illustrates conditions that contributed primarily to the

Explanation:

1. The quote "Men are born and remain free and equal in rights" reflects the concept of natural rights, which was a key Enlightenment idea. Enlightenment philosophers emphasized that people have inherent rights. Absolutism (centralized, autocratic power), nationalism (loyalty to nation), and divine right (monarch's rule by God's will) are not related to this equality - based statement.
2. The idea of men being born free and equal in rights was used to justify challenging the old order, including the monarchy. The French Revolution aimed to overthrow the monarchy. Fascism (authoritarian, nationalistic ideology) in Italy after WWI, British imperialism (colonial domination), and the power of absolute monarchs (opposite of equality - based rights) are not in line with the quote's principle.

Answer:

1. (1) Natural rights
2. (3) The overthrow of the monarchy during the French revolution