4. Which grievance was shared by both French and American revolutionaries? The inequality of women Widespread starvation because offood shortages Frequent public executions of citizens Unfair taxation practices

## Step 1<br />The question asks us to identify a common grievance shared by both French and American revolutionaries. The options provided are: The inequality of women, Widespread starvation because of food shortages, Frequent public executions of citizens, and Unfair taxation practices.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />We need to consider the historical context of both the French and American revolutions. The American Revolution was primarily driven by the colonists' opposition to British taxation policies, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts. These policies imposed taxes on the American colonies without their consent, leading to the famous slogan "No taxation without representation."<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Similarly, the French Revolution was also fueled by grievances against unfair taxation. The French monarchy imposed heavy taxes on the common people, while the nobility and clergy were often exempt. This led to widespread discontent among the French populace, contributing to the outbreak of the revolution.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The other options, such as the inequality of women, widespread starvation because of food shortages, and frequent public executions of citizens, were not primary grievances that united both French and American revolutionaries. While these issues may have been present in one or both of the revolutions, they were not the central grievances that led to the revolutions.