Set 7: Central Ideas (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The following text describes a major historical event. The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a period of faraway social and political upheaval in France and its colonies that was spread forward by the liberal and radical ideas; its overthrow of the monarchy influenced the decline of absolute monarchies in other parts of Europe. Inspired by liberal and radical ideas, the Revolution profoundly altered the course of modern history, triggering the global decline of absolute monarchies while replacing them with republics and liberal democracies.
What was a major international consequence of the French Revolution according to the text?
Detailed Explanation
This question asks you to identify the main point of the passage. Choice B is the best answer. The text states that the Revolution 'triggered the global decline of absolute monarchies while replacing them with republics and liberal democracies.' This aligns perfectly with Choice B.
Choice A is incorrect because it cites the decline, not strengthening, of monarchies.
Choice D is incorrect because the loss of colonies is not mentioned as a consequence in this text.
Choice C is incorrect because the text mentions the 'overthrow of the monarchy.' Remember that supporting details help prove the central idea but are not the main point themselves. The author's central idea should be broad enough to encompass the entire passage while still being specific enough to be meaningful. Ask yourself what the author most wants you to understand.
Key Evidence:
• "triggering the global decline of absolute monarchies"
• "replacing them with republics and liberal democracies"
Why others are wrong: A (Contradicts text - decline of monarchies), D (Unsupported - colony loss not mentioned), C (Contradicts text - overthrow of monarchy).
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