Match each Revolution to it's main motivation.

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French Revolution American Revolution Haitian Revolution Latin American Revolutions
A) Desire for political independence from colonial rulers and freedom from oppressive taxes, such as the Stamp Act and Tea Act, which burdened the colonies.
B) Anger over social inequality, including high taxes, starvation, and the privileges of the nobility, as well as the desire for greater political power for the common people.
D) A push for political independence and social equality, driven by the resentment of colonial elites towards Spanish and Portuguese rule, and the financial burden of systems like the Royal Fifth tax.
C) Rejection of slavery and a fight for racial equality, fueled by the ideals of liberty from the French Revolution and a struggle against a brutal plantation system.
A) Desire for political independence from colonial rulers and freedom from oppressive taxes, such as the Stamp Act and Tea Act, which burdened the colonies.
B) Anger over social inequality, including high taxes, starvation, and the privileges of the nobility, as well as the desire for greater political power for the common people.
D) A push for political independence and social equality, driven by the resentment of colonial elites towards Spanish and Portuguese rule, and the financial burden of systems like the Royal Fifth tax.
C) Rejection of slavery and a fight for racial equality, fueled by the ideals of liberty from the French Revolution and a struggle against a brutal plantation system.

Answer 1

Here are the matches between each Revolution and its main motivation:

• French Revolution: B) Anger over social inequality, including high taxes, starvation, and the privileges of the nobility, as well as the desire for greater political power for the common people.

• American Revolution: A) Desire for political independence from colonial rulers and freedom from oppressive taxes, such as the Stamp Act and Tea Act, which burdened the colonies.

• Haitian Revolution: C) Rejection of slavery and a fight for racial equality, fueled by the ideals of liberty from the French Revolution and a struggle against a brutal plantation system.

• Latin American Revolutions: D) A push for political independence and social equality, driven by the resentment of colonial elites towards Spanish and Portuguese rule, and the financial burden of systems like the Royal Fifth tax.