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What were the causes and effects of the various revolutions in the period from 1750 to 1900, including influences of the Enlightenment and emerging nationalism? CORRECT ANSWER American Revolution: Causes: - European Enlightenment inspired ideals for American Revolution - Economic ideas of physiocrats - American colonists became more independent politically Effects: - Declaration of Independence was signed French Revolution: Causes: - France spent a lot - France aided the Americans in their revolution - Inequality in voting during a meeting of the Estates-General caused commoners to break away and form the National Assembly - King threatened to arrest leaders of National Assembly Effects: - King was forced to accept a new government with a National Assembly in charge - Abolition of feudalism and the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man - Dissatisfaction among groups and inspired First French Republic when Louis XVI and nobility refused to accept the limited monarchy Haitian Revolution: Causes: - American and French revolutions led Toussaint L'Ouverture to join the revolts and lead rebellion against slavery Effects: - Army established independe