The following questions are based on the excerpt below.
"In the history of revolutions around the world,the moderation of the American leaders is almost unique...American revolutionary leaders were...familiar with the political theories of the day.But in addition to those theories,they had also acquired experience in the give-and-take of ordinary politics ...The leaders of the French Revolution were also well schooled in political theory,but they had virtually no practical experience in politics to temper those theories… [as' the French people had been excluded from participation in government...The stage was set for the downfall of their revolution when the French rejected not only the self-restraint and moderation of the American leaders but also their insistence on due process and the inviolability of individual rights."
Susan Dunn,"Advice (Not Taken)for the French Revolution from America," History Now,2012
-Which of the following best explains the impact of the character of the French Revolution,as described here,in the newly-formed United States?

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The excerpt contrasts the moderation and practical experience of American leaders during their revolution with the lack of such qualities among the French revolutionary leaders, which ultimately led to the downfall of their revolution. This comparison fuels a debate over the character of democratic politics and the need for practical experience in addition to political theory. Therefore, B is the best choice as it accurately reflects the impact of the French Revolution on the character of democratic politics in the United States.

The Following Questions Are Based on the Excerpt Below