Question

question 18 of 20
how were the american revolution and the french revolution different?
a. the american revolution succeeded in establishing a long - term representative government, while the french revolution eventually produced a dictatorship.
b. the american revolution was a violent military conflict, while the french revolution was an intellectual and political debate led by enlightenment thinkers.
c. the french revolution was led by powerful aristocrats, while the american revolution was started by the common people.
d. the french revolutionaries were protesting a foreign colonial government, while the american revolutionaries were fighting against their own government.

Explanation:

• Option A:
• The American Revolution led to the establishment of the United States with a representative government (e.g., the U.S. Constitution creating a system of checks and balances).
• The French Revolution had periods of radicalism (Reign of Terror) and eventually led to Napoleon Bonaparte's dictatorship.
• Option B:
• Both revolutions were violent. The American Revolution had military battles (e.g., Battle of Lexington and Concord). The French Revolution had events like the Storming of the Bastille and widespread violence during the Reign of Terror.
• Option C:
• The American Revolution was not just started by common people. There were educated elites, merchants, etc. involved. The French Revolution was in part a reaction against the aristocracy, and while some aristocrats supported revolutionary ideals (e.g., Lafayette), it was not led by a powerful aristocratic bloc in the sense of being their main - instigated movement.
• Option D:
• The American revolutionaries were protesting a foreign (British) colonial government. The French revolutionaries were fighting against their own (French) monarchy and aristocratic - dominated government.

Answer:

A. The American Revolution succeeded in establishing a long - term representative government, while the French Revolution eventually produced a dictatorship.