Which revolution did Priestley openly support, causing controversy?
French Revolution
American Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Glorious Revolution
Answer
Joseph Priestley openly supported the French Revolution, which was a highly controversial stance at the time. His support for the revolution, along with his controversial publications, led to public and governmental backlash, eventually forcing him to flee England.
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