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american and french revolution

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1
Who authored the Enlightenment and what was it used for?
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
King George of England
Thomas Jefferson
2
What was significant about Marquis De Lafayette?
author of Declaration of Independance
He became Secretary of State for Washington
Was Frenchman, but became American general.
He was from Virginia, like Washington.
3
What occurred before French Revolution and why did the Revolution start?
The colonists protested, were being taxed no representation.
The king sent troops to occupy the cities.
The kings power was limited, Parliament decided laws
The common people or the 3rd estate had to pay all taxes.
4
What was one important cause of the American Revolution?
Americans were being taxed by the French.
Americans were being taxed by British to pay for debts.
Americans were being oppresed by British monarchies.
Americans didn't want to be 3 estates anymore.
5
What was declared in Declaration of Independence?
The natural rights of people can be taken away
If government becomes destructive, people can't stop it
All men are created equal, includes life, liberty, happiness
The powers of the government should not be divided.