Question

how did the american and french revolutions influence bolivar?
○ they proved that monarchy was the best form of government.
○ they proved that foreign rulers could be expelled from rule.
○ they proved that independence from monarchy was possible.
○ they proved that the state was more important than individuals.

Explanation:

• Option 1: The American and French Revolutions were against monarchy, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The American Revolution expelled British rule, and the French Revolution overthrew the monarchy. Bolivar was fighting for independence from Spanish (foreign) rule in South America. This shows foreign rulers could be expelled, but the core influence was about proving independence from monarchy was possible. However, this option is also related. But option 3 is more accurate.
• Option 3: The American Revolution (against British monarchy) and French Revolution (against French monarchy) showed that breaking free from monarchical rule and achieving independence was possible. Bolivar sought independence for South American countries from Spanish (monarchical) rule, so this is the correct influence.
• Option 4: The revolutions emphasized individual rights (e.g., Declaration of Independence, Declaration of the Rights of Man), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. They proved that independence from monarchy was possible. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the third option as C. If the original labeling is different, adjust the identifier. The text of the correct option is "They proved that independence from monarchy was possible.")