How did the American Revolution change history? A. The American Revolution demonstrated that the wealthy elites in colonies had the power to
establish their own constitutional monarchy.
B. The American Revolution demonstrated that following the ideas of enlightenment thinkers
failed to support the general welfare of the people.
C. As a result of the American Revolution, the power of absolute monarchies increased as a way
to protect the people from oppressive govemmental systems.
D. As a result of the American Revolution, the power of absolute monarchies began to decline as
democratic ideas spread throughout the rest of the world.