Question

question 10 of 20 which statement describes a major similarity between the american and french revolutions? a. both revolutions were based on creating ways to control humans evil nature. b. both revolutions were motivated by ideas about natural rights and popular sovereignty. c. both revolutions relied on nonviolent resistance to overthrow colonial powers. d. both revolutions resulted in democratic governments that lasted into the modern era.

Explanation:

The American and French revolutions were influenced by Enlightenment - era ideas of natural rights (life, liberty, etc.) and the concept that power comes from the people (popular sovereignty). Option A is incorrect as this was not a main motivation. Option C is wrong since both involved violence. Option D is false as the French Republic had periods of instability and did not have an unbroken democratic history to the modern era.

Answer:

B. Both revolutions were motivated by ideas about natural rights and popular sovereignty.