Question

America was able to set up a democratic republic after its revolution. Why was France unable to the accomplish this goal after its revolution?
A) France had endured centuries of rule under absolute monarchs and some citizens did not see a need to change the system, just the king.
B) America had better prepared, more persuasive Enlightened thinkers who could get everyone in America to agree.
C) America was so far from Europe that it did not feel pressure from other monarchies to conform to historical norms.
D) France had strong ties to the Catholic Church, which preached that democratic republics were godless and sinful.

Answer 1

The correct answer is the following:

A) France had endured centuries of rule under absolute monarchs and some citizens did not see a need to change the system, just the king.