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Belief in the ideas of the Enlightenment and discontent within the Third Estate were causes of the
a) French Revolution
b) Counter Reformation
c) Industrial Revolution
d) Spanish Reconquista

One way in which Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simón Bolívar, and José de San Martín are similar is that they
a) supported the Reconquista
b) led independence movements
c) fought for Native American suffrage
d) defended the encomienda system

The unification of Italy and the unification of Germany show that
a) socialism was an effective way of organizing the economy
b) nationalism could be used to consolidate political interests
c) colonialism could be used to spread European civilization
d) interdependence was a significant obstacle to waging war

• Supported reforms • Believed in natural rights and religious toleration • Viewed themselves as servants of their state In the 18th century, European leaders that fit these characteristics were best known as
a) theocratic monarchs
b) enlightened despots
c) totalitarian dictators
d) prime ministers

One of the main purposes of the Congress of Vienna (1814–1815) was to
a) promote the unification of Italy
b) preserve the German territories gained by Otto von Bismarck
c) restore the power of the Holy Roman Empire
d) establish a balance of power in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon

One major effect of Napoleon’s rule of France was that it led to
a) an increase in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
b) massive emigration to the Americas
c) trade agreements with Great Britain
d) a restoration of political stability

According to John Locke, the purpose of government is to
a) protect the natural rights of individuals
b) serve the monarch
c) create overseas settlements
d) stimulate the economy

Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for
a) instituting the Reign of Terror
b) protecting freedom of religion
c) supporting the reign of King Louis XVI
d) sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution

The Scientific Revolution popularized the idea that
a) understanding is the result of observation and experimentation
b) Earth is the center of the solar system
c) church doctrine should be the source of new ideas
d) scientific research should be supervised by political authorities

One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they
a) encouraged the spread of new ideas
b) strengthened traditional institutions
c) led to the Protestant Reformation
d) rejected Renaissance individualism

One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment are similar is that both
a) led to increased power for royal families in Europe
b) sought to reconcile Christian beliefs and science
c) questioned traditional values and past practices
d) promoted nationalistic revolutions in eastern Europe

What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?
a) Natural laws were used to explain human affairs.
b) Economic growth was slowed by the lack of useable technology.
c) Scientific truths were used to justify absolute monarchies.
d) The emphasis on religious doctrine led to the rejection of scientific ideas.

Belief in the ideas of the Enlightenment and discontent within the Third Estate were causes of the
a) French Revolution
b) Counter Reformation
c) Industrial Revolution
d) Spanish Reconquista

What was a major cause of the French Revolution?
a) inequalities in the tax structure
b) economic success of mercantilism
c) failure of the Congress of Vienna
d) Continental System in Europe

Before the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into three estates based mainly on their
a) education level
b) geographic region
c) social class
d) religious beliefs

What was one effect of the French Revolution?
a) Differences between ethnic groups were eliminated.
b) Communism became popular.
c) Militarism was discouraged.
d) Nationalistic feelings were stimulated.

Which was the most significant effect of the European Enlightenment period?
a) It provided the intellectual spark for the American and French Revolutions.
b) It marked an end to the humanism that had developed during the Renaissance.
c) It forced the individual to recognize that God is supremely powerful.
d) It led to a revival of the practices of feudalism.

In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
a) The King was restored to unlimited power.
b) The clergy dominated government.
c) The middle class gained political influence.
d) The tax burden was carried by the lower classes.

One way in which Otto von Bismarck and Camillo Cavour are similar is that both leaders
a) followed a policy of isolationism
b) adopted papal policies
c) led an African independence movement
d) promoted unification to form a new nation-state

Toussaint L’Ouverture is most closely associated with leading the revolution in
a) Mexico
b) Chile
c) Haita
d) Venezuela

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