How did James II become the King of England?

his brother Charles died and had no children

What was the Great Awakening?

religious movement that took place in the American colonies

What was the Glorious Revolution?

the reign and subsequent ousting of King James II

What are the 3 branches of government in the United States?

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

What was divine right?

the idea that God gave power to the king to rule

What was the French Revolution?

people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government

What was the conflict between Catholics and Protestants in English history?

different views on who is the leader of the church

What was the Age of Enlightenment?

movement that questioned traditional authority and the role of government

What was the Reign of Terror?

anyone suspected of treason could be arrested & executed by guillotine

Who were the two very popular ministers of the Great Awakening?

Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

to oppose the taxes imposed by the British

Why did Montesquieu believe checks and balances were necessary?

to prevent one person from becoming too powerful

Which of Voltaire's beliefs are included in the first amendment of the Constitution?

freedom of speech, press, and protest

What were the philosophers in England and France trying to accomplish?

protecting the rights of the people

What were the causes of the American Revolution?

taxes on the colonists by the British

What was the Stamp Act?

colonists must buy tax stamps for any printed materials

What role did William and Mary play in the Glorious Revolution?

launched an attack against James II and became the King and Queen

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1
What was another name for the Age of Enlightenment?
Great Awakening
Renaissance
World Revolution
Age of Reason
2
How did James II become the King of England?
he was appointed to the throne by parliament
he forced his way into power
his brother Charles died and had no children
his mother was the Queen of England
3
What was the Great Awakening?
basics of government and economics
religious movement that took place in the American colonies
rebirth of art and literature in Europe
discovery of the new world
4
What was the Glorious Revolution?
the reign and subsequent ousting of King James II
rebirth of art and literature in Europe
King Henry VIII creates the Church of England
British taxes on the colonists
5
What are the 3 branches of government in the United States?
White House, Congress, Supreme Court
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Democracy, Republic, Monarchy
Dictatorship, Anarchy, Absolute Monarchy
6
What type of government does the USA have?
monarchy
communism
democracy/republic
dictatorship
7
Which philosopher believed that individuals were born with inalienable rights?
Thomas Hobbes
Rousseau
Montesquieu
John Locke
8
What was divine right?
one ruler has all of the power
creation of new inventions
the idea that God gave power to the king to rule
checks and balances
9
What was the French Revolution?
rebirth of art and literature in Europe
strengthening the monarchy and the role of the king
exploring the new world
people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government
10
What was the conflict between Catholics and Protestants in English history?
different views on who is the leader of the church
messages sent by traveling ministers
pressure to convert to Catholicism
government was in control of all churches
11
What were the messages in the Great Awakening called?
tests
demands
sermons
theses
12
What was the Age of Enlightenment?
movement that questioned traditional authority and the role of government
revival in the colonies
rebirth of art and literature in Europe
Christmas light show over Hickory
13
What was the Reign of Terror?
very bad weather that destroyed homes
terrorist attacks in France
brutal war in Europe
anyone suspected of treason could be arrested & executed by guillotine
14
Who were the two very popular ministers of the Great Awakening?
Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield
Charles and Andy Stanley
Billy Graham and Brandon Roberts
David Jeremiah and Greg Laurie
15
Which philosopher argued that a social contract exists between government and the people?
Jean Rousseau
Montesquieu
George Washington
Thomas Hobbes
16
What did the Great Awakening teach?
government was in total control
everyone had to be catholic
no one should believe in God
salvation through repentance
17
What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
to make sweet tea for a refreshing drink
to dilute the water in the Atlantic Ocean
to provide tea for all the colonists and their families
to oppose the taxes imposed by the British
18
Why did Montesquieu believe checks and balances were necessary?
to ensure the king had all the power
to prevent one person from becoming too powerful
19
Which of Voltaire's beliefs are included in the first amendment of the Constitution?
freedom of religion
right to assembly
right to bear arms
freedom of speech, press, and protest
20
What were the philosophers in England and France trying to accomplish?
larger parliament to make important decisions
conversion to Christianity
increasing the role of the government
protecting the rights of the people
21
What type of government did Thomas Hobbes favor?
dictatorship
democracy
republic
monarchy
22
What were the causes of the American Revolution?
the Renaissance
controversial decisions made by the founding fathers
taxes on the colonists by the British
discounted prices on goods and services
23
What was the Stamp Act?
march from Boston to the city of Concord
colonists must buy tax stamps for any printed materials
all colonists had to have their hands stamped
creative designs for new postage stamps
24
What role did William and Mary play in the Glorious Revolution?
they were best friends with James II
the parliament appointed them to the throne
launched an attack against James II and became the King and Queen
mentored James II and helped him make decisions
25
Which philosopher believed that people must be able to speak openly about the government?
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Hobbes
Voltaire

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