1. Unlike the gradual strengthening of the powers of Parliament in England, France's change from absolute monarchy was

A. a result of violent attacks from unhappy peasant mobs

B. brought about as a result of war and the death of Louis XV

C. rapid because of a strong middle and noble class

D. a result of European turmoil caused by the defeat of the Spanish Armada

2. In a constitutional monarchy, who usually makes the decisions about policy and economics?

A. An appointed committee
B. An elected Parliament
C. The monarch
D. The monarch's advisors

3. Countries often changed from absolute monarchies to constitutional monarchies because citizens wanted

A. more of a voice in their government
B. stronger military protection
C. to be able to run for political office
D. to earn money without paying taxes

The French Revolution was initiated by unhappy peasant mobs. They wanted more of a say in government, which is often a reason for people to desire constitutional monarchies as opposed to absolute monarchies. In constitutional monarchies, it is often an elected Parliament that makes most decisions when it comes to policy and economics. The French Revolution developed in a much more chaotic and tragic way than the way Parliament in England was gradually strengthened over the years.