By invoking the image of past national heroes, revolutionaries

isolate segments of the population
gain support for their movement
win financial aid from foreigners
make sure that their revolutionary movement will succeed

The correct answer is "gain support for their movement".

The use of former national heroes is a common tool used by revolutionaries in their attempts to topple the current regime and achieve power. Examples of this are the common reference former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made towards General Simon Bolivar, who was the leader of the northern faction of the rebellion against the Spaniards who ended up gaining the independence of Latin American Countries form the Spanish Crown.

These revolutionary leaders appeal to the sentiments of the population. A technique that has proven to be a success throughout history.

the first action that caused many creek indians to turn against william mcintosh was when mcintosh a) supported the united states during the creek war of 1813–1814. b) attempted to stop the sale of creek land to the u.s. government. c) seized control of over 1,000 acres of land belonging to the creeks.

during the 20th century, the role of the vice president has evolved into more of an executive branch position. now, the vice president is usually seen as an integral part of a president's administration and presides over the senate only on ceremonial occasions or when a tie-breaking vote may be needed.