Enlightenment and American Revolution

Question 1

Which American document has evidence of Locke's ideals?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address

Question 2

What was one effect of the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

it led to other Revolutions, It caused other countries to choose dictatorships, America remained under British rule

Question 3

Enlightenment philosopher, John Locke, wrote that people have the right to ___________.

Accepted Answer

life, liberty, property, life, equality, suffrage, love, happiness, privacy

Question 4

What should a constitution do?

Accepted Answer

Grant sole ruling power to the government, Decide how government will share power, Limit citizens rights

Question 5

According to Thomas Jefferson, why were Americans rebelling?

Accepted Answer

They never wanted to pay taxes., They wanted freedom of religion., Their natural rights had been violated.

Question 6

What European conflict inspired the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Glorious Revolution, Reign of Terror, Spanish Inquisition

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a description of a constitution?

Accepted Answer

It is a social contract., It's a powerless document., It limits government power, It is the law.

Question 8

What else should a government do?

Accepted Answer

Set up social classes, Outline the roles of the branches of government, Outline mandatory taxes

Question 9

Enlightenment Philosopher, Montesquieu, wrote about the __________.

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights, popular sovereignty, separation of powers

Question 10

Who inspired the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The Founding Fathers, The Twelve Disciples, Enlightenment Philosophers

Question 11

What kind of constitution does the United States have?

Accepted Answer

written and negative, written and positive, unwritten and negative, unwritten and positive

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