Question

question 12 of 20
which statement describes a major similarity between the american and french revolutions?
a. both revolutions were based on creating ways to control humans evil nature.
b. both revolutions were motivated by ideas about natural rights and popular sovereignty.
c. both revolutions resulted in democratic governments that lasted into the modern era.
d. both revolutions relied on nonviolent resistance to overthrow colonial powers.

Explanation:

The American and French revolutions were influenced by Enlightenment - era ideas of natural rights (such as life, liberty, and property in America; liberty, equality, fraternity in France) and popular sovereignty (the idea that the power of the government comes from the people). Option A is incorrect as this was not the basis of either revolution. The French Revolution had periods of instability and did not result in an immediately - lasting democratic government like the American one, so C is wrong. The French Revolution was not about overthrowing colonial powers (it was internal), and both revolutions involved violence, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Both revolutions were motivated by ideas about natural rights and popular sovereignty.