Enlightenment/American Revolution Review

Question 1

Which Philosopher invented the idea of separation of powers (3 branches)?

Accepted Answer

Montesquieu

Question 2

Which of the following founding fathers was known as the father of the constitution?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

Question 3

The Boston Massacre was exaggerated in newspapers hoping colonists would rebel against England.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which war caused the British to lose money leading to the first direct tax in the colonies?

Accepted Answer

French and Indian war

Question 5

__________ are rules that are discoverable by reason.

Accepted Answer

Natural laws

Question 6

Thomas Hobbes believed in which of the following types of government?

Accepted Answer

Absolut Monarchy

Question 7

Hobbes believed people were generous, polite, and sweet.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

The tax that was placed on all printed materials was called ______________.

Accepted Answer

Stamp Act

Question 9

Who believed people were naturally good and the good of the many outweighed the good of the few

Accepted Answer

Rousseau

Question 10

Which enlightenment thinker believed women could improve their lives through education?

Accepted Answer

Mary Wollstonecraft

Question 11

Which philosopher advocated for freedom and education for all?(used Sarcasm)

Accepted Answer

Voltaire

Question 12

John Locke believed in which of the following forms government?

Accepted Answer

Government by the people

Question 13

Which Founding Father was inspired by Enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 14

The Encyclopedia was invented by which of the following people?

Accepted Answer

Diderot

Question 15

Which event/period of history (1500’s) inspired thinkers during the Enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

Scientific Revolution

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