The revolutions of 1848 were motivated by which of the following ideas?

AMonarchs should not have their powers limited by a constitution or elected officials.
BThe citizens of a country should be allowed to decide how that country is governed.
CThe Jewish people deserve to have their own nation-state somewhere in Europe.
DAll people, including women and racial minorities, should be allowed to elect political leaders.

Verified Answer :

Bthe citizens of a country should be allowed to decideĀ how that country is governed. (for apex)

B. The citizens of a country should be allowed to decide how that country is governed.


The 1848 Revolutions were inspired by the Enlightenment and the successful revolutions beginning with the American Revolution.


The 1848 Revolutions included France, Austria-Hungary Empire, Italian and German Unification. In all of these revolutions nationalism and increased say in the government were the motives for new country formations.