Which of the following is an accurate description of the French Revolution?
A. the beginning of France’s war with Spain over the Florida territory
B. the republican uprising against the French monarchy and aristocrats
C.the refusal of the United States to give in to France’s trade demands
D. the decision of France to join the Native Americans’ resistance

Respuesta :

B. the republican uprising against the French monarchy and aristocrats

The correct answer is B.

The French Revolution took place in 1789 and it was an uprising against the absolute monarchy and the privileged social classes, triggered by the Enlightment principles.

The Enlighment movement emerged in Europe in the 18th century and it was constituted by philosophers that promoted Reason and the scientific method over medieval superstition and religious dogmas, and the establishment of democratic societies where the power resided on its people, and not in absolute monarchs or rulers "appointed by God". The resulting states that emerged based on the principles of this movement, enacted bills of civil rights for the first time in history, and implemented principles such as the division of powers or the social contract, through which citizens elected their governors by suffrage.