20. B
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. A
26. B
27. B
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Similarity--both the US and France went through periods of adjustment on their way to a permanent government.
Difference--the US was able to create a democratic government and make changes from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution without a complete revolution and extreme violence. France on the other hand established a tyrannical government and then a dictatorship under the rule of Napoleon. It took more time and stages for France to find a democratic balance they were hoping for.
Well, freedom was a pretty important aspect of the enlightenment. It was in fact during this enlightenment era that American fought for and gain its independence. The declaration of Independence was very much influenced by Enlightenment philosopher, John Locke's ideas on human independence.
You can look up how John Locke influenced the US Declaration of Independence