Question

1. political revolutions in france, the united states, and latin america were influenced by which one of the following principles?

federalism
nationalism
economic freedom
mercantilism
clear all

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Federalism: Focuses on government structure (central and regional), not a main influence on these revolutions.
• Nationalism: Emphasizes national identity, self - determination, and unity. The French, American, and Latin American revolutions were driven by people seeking to establish or assert their national identity, overthrow foreign/domestic oppression, and unify under a national cause.
• Economic Freedom: While economic issues were part of the revolutions, the core driving force of these political revolutions was not primarily economic freedom.
• Mercantilism: An economic system favoring trade monopolies, which was often a grievance (e.g., American Revolution against British mercantilism) but not the overarching principle influencing all three revolutions. Nationalism is the principle that ties the desire for self - rule, national identity, and liberation across these revolutions.

Answer:

B. Nationalism