What did Thomas Jefferson mean when he called Europe, "a smothered fire, which may shortly burst forth and produce a general conflagration," after the French Revolution? Question 17 options:

The upheaval in France created so many European enemies, that war would soon breakout across the continent.

After seeing a monarchy overthrown in France, people across Europe would soon rise up and demand similar changes in government.

The kings and queens of Europe would likely choose to give up their power to the people to prevent similar revolutions.

Early 19th century weather patterns created such a drought that uncontrolled wildfires raged across Europe.