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AP World History: Modern
Unit 5 – Revolutions (1750-1900)
Topic 5.2
How did the causes of the American Revolution differ from those of the French Revolution?
While both were fueled by Enlightenment ideas, American grievances centered on representation and taxation, while France's stemmed from social inequality and financial crisis.
Both revolutions were directly caused by religious conflict.
The American Revolution was rooted in class struggles, whereas the French Revolution stemmed from disputes over territory.
Both revolutions were driven solely by economic downturns within their respective countries.
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AP World History: Modern - 5.2 Nationalism and Revolutions from 1750-1900
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