Question

A)
What was a significant political outcome of the French Revolution?
(4 points)
Establishment of a constitutional monarchy
Emergence of egalitarian principles in government
Creation of a centralized monarchy
Spread of the caste system
A)
Why did Latin American independence movements draw inspiration from the AmericanRevolution?
(3 points)
It eliminated the monarchy globally.
It abolished slavery immediately.
It was the first to create a caste-based government.
It demonstrated success against a colonial power.
A)
What was the purpose of the U.S. Constitution incorporating the separation of powers?
(3 points)
To allow the executive branch to have ultimate authority
To replicate the British parliamentary system
To ensure no single branch of government becomes too powerful
To create a system where states have complete control

Answer 1

A1) Emergence of egalitarian principles in government.
- The French Revolution promoted ideas of liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty; although there was a brief constitutional monarchy (1791), the lasting political impact was the spread of egalitarian and republican ideas.

A2) It demonstrated success against a colonial power.
- The American Revolution showed that a colony could successfully break free from a European empire, inspiring Latin American leaders.

A3) To ensure no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
- Separation of powers was included to prevent concentration of authority and protect against tyranny by dividing responsibilities among branches.