Question

Why did Americans initially support the French Revolution?

a) because it was the revolt of the common people against an absolute monarchy, which Americans related to
b) because it would benefit trade relations with France, setting the stage for significant growth
c) because it served as a distraction to the French, so that American could build up its defense
d) because it would help France's economy grow, strengthening the trade relationship with the United States

Answer 1

I believe it's a) because it was the revolt of the common people against an absolute monarchy, which Americans related to

Answer 2

Americans initially supported the French Revolution because it was the revolt of the common people against an absolute monarchy, which Americans related to. Option A is correct. It was inspired by the idea of republican rule.

The French Revolution marked a period of widespread social and political upheaval in France and its colonies in 1789. The Revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, involved violent periods of political turmoil, and finally gave rise to a dictatorship under Napoleon who established many of its principles to places he conquered in Western Europe and beyond.