Question

question 19 of 28
in what way did the economic causes of the american and french revolutions differ?
a. while american colonists were initially motivated by a desire to establish a new government, the french revolutionaries initially called for only minor reforms to the monarchy.
b. while american colonists objected to paying taxes without having a voice in government, the french revolutionaries fought against a tax system that produced extreme poverty.
c. while american colonists protested against a growing gap between classes, the french revolutionaries believed in completely eliminating all economic and social classes.
d. while american colonists used ideas from the enlightenment to justify their revolution, the french revolutionaries rejected the enlightenment in favor of newer, more radical ideas.

Explanation:

The American colonists were against 'taxation without representation', objecting to paying taxes without having a say in government. French revolutionaries fought against a regressive tax - system that contributed to extreme poverty among the lower classes. Option A is about political motivations, not economic. Option C is incorrect as class - gap was more pronounced in France and not the main economic cause for America. Option D is about ideological justifications, not economic causes.

Answer:

B. While American colonists objected to paying taxes without having a voice in government, the French revolutionaries fought against a tax system that produced extreme poverty.