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How was the French revolution a response to Enlightenment philosophy ideas?(1 point)
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The French Revolution was inspired by Thomas Hobbes’s ideas on natural rights.
The French Revolution was inspired by Thomas Hobbes’s ideas on natural rights.

The French Revolution was a result of the belief that a country should control the economy.
The French Revolution was a result of the belief that a country should control the economy.

The French revolution was a result of people questioning the authority of governments.
The French revolution was a result of people questioning the authority of governments.

The French Revolution was a result of popular support for the divine right of kings.
The French Revolution was a result of popular support for the divine right of kings.

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**The French revolution was a result of people questioning the authority of governments.**

This answer aligns with Enlightenment ideas, which emphasized reason, individual rights, and the critique of traditional authority, including monarchy and oppressive governmental structures. Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke and Rousseau inspired people to challenge the existing power dynamics, leading to revolutionary movements such as the French Revolution.

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