Describe in your own words the aim of the French Revolution. What sort of things was it looking for? Was it successful in gaining these?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Essays should discuss various ideals such as the abolition of custom and tradition, as well as increased desire for popular participation in government. Good essays will include a discussion of the Enlightenment, and perhaps a series of distinctions between the various stages of the revolution.
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A) temperance B) prostitution C) abolitionism D) women's voting rights
In the feudal system, a grant of land that was made from the lord in exchange for vassal obligations was a
A) wardship. B) stewardship. C) manor. D) forfeiture. E) fief.
Motives of the delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia included all of the following except to
a. preserve the union. b. forestall anarchy. c. ensure the security of life and property. d. curb unrestrained democracy. e. foster the popular democracy and uprisings occurring in the various states.
Which of the following is NOT true about Aaron Burr?
a. He was a brilliant young attorney. b. He was a member of the Senate. c. He ran as a Federalist against Thomas Jefferson. d. He came from an influential family.