Question

Which of the following situations is most similar to the French Revolution? A. A king makes gradual changes to transition his country toward democracy. B. A military leader takes control over a country's government and launches a series of wars. C. A religious leader promotes laws that are based on his religion's sacred texts. D. A group of poor citizens attacks a state legislature and establishes its own government.

Answer 1

The situation which is most similar to the French Revolution is "A group of poor citizens attacks a state legislature and establishes its own government." Option D is correct.

The French Revolution constituted a turning point in modern European history that initiated in 1789 and culminated in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. It was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France and its colonies. The Revolution overthrew the monarchy and established a republic but resulted in a dictatorship under Napoleon.

Answer 2

It would generally be "D. A group of poor citizens attacks a state legislature and establishes its own government" that is most similar to the French Revolution, since in the case of the French Revolution it was average citizens attacking the monarchy.