Question

question 14 of 28
in what way did the economic causes of the american and french revolutions differ?
a. while american colonists were initially motivated by a desire to establish a new government, the french revolutionaries initially called for only minor reforms to the monarchy.
b. while american colonists protested against a growing gap between classes, the french revolutionaries believed in completely eliminating all economic and social classes.
c. while american colonists used ideas from the enlightenment to justify their revolution, the french revolutionaries rejected the enlightenment in favor of newer, more radical ideas.
d. while american colonists objected to paying taxes without having a voice in government, the french revolutionaries fought against a tax system that produced extreme poverty.

Explanation:

The American colonists were frustrated by "taxation without representation," lacking a say in the taxes imposed by the British government. The French revolutionaries faced a tax - system that exacerbated poverty, with the poor bearing a heavy burden while the wealthy had exemptions. Options A and C are about non - economic factors, and option B misrepresents the French revolutionaries' goals regarding social and economic classes.

Answer:

D. While American colonists objected to paying taxes without having a voice in government, the French revolutionaries fought against a tax system that produced extreme poverty.