Question

Which of the following best distinguishes the key causes of the American, French, and Haitian Revolutions? (1 point)

The American colonists wanted freedom from slavery; the French people wanted to control their own government; the Haitian people were starving.

The American colonists wanted to control their own government; the French people were starving with no relief from the king; the Haitian people wanted freedom from slavery.

The American colonists were starving with no relief from the king; the French people wanted control of their own government; the Haitian people wanted freedom from slavery.

The American colonists were starving with no relief from the king; the French people wanted freedom from slavery; the Haitian people wanted control of their own government.

Answer 1

Second option.

Reason: American colonists sought self-government/representation; the French revolted over famine, inequality, and the monarchy's failure to provide relief; Haitians rose to overthrow slavery and secure freedom.