A student researching the French Revolution has taken the following notes:
• The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille • Causes included economic crisis, social inequality, and Enlightenment ideas • King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were executed in 1793 • The Revolution led to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen • The upheaval ended with Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power in 1799
The student wants to emphasize the lasting ideological contributions of the French Revolution. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
The French Revolution began in 1789 and ended with Napoleon's rise to power in 1799.
King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were executed during the French Revolution in 1793.
Economic crisis, social inequality, and Enlightenment ideas combined to spark the French Revolution.
The French Revolution produced the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, establishing principles of liberty and equality that influenced democracies worldwide.
Correct Answer: D
Choice D. The Declaration of Rights shows lasting ideological contribution.