The English philosopher John Locke argued that life, liberty, and property are:

natural rights that should be protected by the governmnt

Which of the following would describe a government before the people revolt against it?

Governments failed to meet the political and economic needs

Which Enlightenment idea influenced the colonists to declare independence from Great Britain?

Government should be seen as a contract between the people and their rulers

Which economic benefit did England receive from its North American colonies?

Markets and goods to support trade

Locke, inspired revolutions by arguing that a new social contract could be instituted under what circumstance?

if a government violated people’s natural rights

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

to declare the separation of the colonies from Britain

Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire all had what important influence on the United States

European political thinkers who influenced the American Rev.

How did Enlightenment ideas influence the American Revolution?

They supported movements for social and political change

Why was the phrase “taxation without representation” so important to the revolutionary cause?

Colonists did not wish to support a government in which they had no voice

The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were…

Stimulated by a spirit of inquiry and questioning previous beliefs

Enlightenment philosophers would agree with which of these choices

engage in revolutions to establish democratic governments.

How did taxes, like the Stamp Act, the Tea Act and the Intolerable Acts encourage colonists to consider revolt

By raising taxes without granting the colonies any rep. in Parliment

Major motivations for European exploration included all of the following except…

Increased farming jobs in England

When Thomas Jefferson wrote, “All men are created equal,” he meant everyone should:

be entitled to the same rights.

European political thinkers, such as John Locke believed

governments should protect the rights of the people

One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they:

encouraged the spread of new ideas

What was the main reason the colonists were upset about British taxes?

Colonists were not represented in the British Parliament

One goal of the Declaration of Independence was to:

explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule.

What effect did the Enlightenment have on political thought in the colonies?

Colonists began to question the authority of the British monarchy.

The principles of the American Revolution are based upon the idea

Colonists favored a representative government

Revolution is defined as…

a nation’s change in its government, political system, and/or way of life.

The United States Declaration of Independence emphasized the idea that government must

protect the rights of the people

Natural rights , Separation of powers, and Political equality provided the basis for the

establishment of democratic government

As a result of the Revolutionary War, the British agreed to:

Recognize the United States as a free and independent nation

Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution in Europe?

Humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church

Which of the following phrases from the Declaration of Independence emphasizes the importance of natural rights?

“We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal .

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1
The English philosopher John Locke argued that life, liberty, and property are:
social rights guaranteed by the ruling class.
Political rights to be granted as determined by law.
economic rights earned in a capitalistic system.
natural rights that should be protected by the governmnt
2
Which of the following would describe a government before the people revolt against it?
Governments failed to meet the political and economic needs
Governments allowed for free elections.
Governments refused to modernize their military
Governments attempted to separate government and religion.
3
Which Enlightenment idea influenced the colonists to declare independence from Great Britain?
Government should be seen as a contract between the people and their rulers
Government should protect the rights of corporation that own property
Government powers should be spelled out in the law.
Government organization should be divided into three unequal parts.
4
Which economic benefit did England receive from its North American colonies?
Laborers to keep its factories running
Markets and goods to support trade
Entrepreneurs to lead its thriving businesses
Inventors to keep its industries competitive
5
Locke, inspired revolutions by arguing that a new social contract could be instituted under what circumstance?
if a government entered into alliances with foreign governments.
if a government failed to make people obedient.
if a government violated people’s natural rights
if a government failed to protect people from economic inequality.
6
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to list compliments towards King George III
to declare the separation of the colonies from Britain
to declare the rights of the individual
to set forth the structure of the colonies government
7
Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire all had what important influence on the United States
European political thinkers who influenced the American Rev.
Europeans who came to help the Americans fight in the British Revolution
Europeans whose inventions sparked the American Industrial Revolution
Philosophers who met with Jefferson to draft the Declaration ofIndependene
8
The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776. In which century was that?
the 18th century
the 20th century
the 17th century
the 19th century
9
“The people, being subject to laws, ought to be their author.” is an example of
democracy
monarchy
communism
socialism
10
How did Enlightenment ideas influence the American Revolution?
They encouraged loyalty to established governments
They encouraged the formation of American constitutional monarchies
They supported movements for social and political change
They supported the efforts of government to maintain control over their sub
11
Why was the phrase “taxation without representation” so important to the revolutionary cause?
Great Britain would have ended taxation if colonists had kept the peace.
Colonists believed that Great Britain should only tax certain items
Colonists did not wish to support a government in which they had no voice
Great Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war.
12
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were…
Limited to France, Italy, and Germany
Encouraged by the successes of the American Revolution
Supported by the working class
Stimulated by a spirit of inquiry and questioning previous beliefs
13
Enlightenment philosophers would agree with which of these choices
remain firm in their support of absolute monarchs
engage in revolutions to establish democratic governments.
call for church leaders to create theocracies and replace the monarchies.
look for leaders who would exercise dictatorial powers
14
How did taxes, like the Stamp Act, the Tea Act and the Intolerable Acts encourage colonists to consider revolt
By representing an effort in Britain to end the slave trade in the colonies
By ignoring American representatives in Parliament
By expanding the American colonies farther west on the continent
By raising taxes without granting the colonies any rep. in Parliment
15
Major motivations for European exploration included all of the following except…
Increased farming jobs in England
The urge to extend Christianity beyond Europe
The search for raw materials and natural resources
The desire for new trade routes to the Americas and Asia
16
When Thomas Jefferson wrote, “All men are created equal,” he meant everyone should:
have the same education
make the same income.
be entitled to the same rights.
have the same abilities.
17
European political thinkers, such as John Locke believed
religious tolerance is a dangerous concept
governments should protect the rights of the people
civil liberties should be given as rewards for political loyalty
an absolute monarchy is the most effective government
18
One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they:
led to the Protestant Reformation
strengthened traditional institutions
rejected Renaissance individualism
encouraged the spread of new ideas
19
What was the main reason the colonists were upset about British taxes?
Colonists were not represented in the British Parliament
Colonists believed that because they lived so far from Britain, they did no
Colonists didn't drink tea
Colonists had already paid a great deal to fund the British
20
One goal of the Declaration of Independence was to:
outline an economic system to raise money for the revolution.
convince the British Parliament to prevent the start of war.
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule.
establish a new monarchy for the independent states.
21
What effect did the Enlightenment have on political thought in the colonies?
Colonial leaders began advocating the adoption of a state-supported church.
The First Continental Congress determined a need for a federal bill of righ
Colonists began to question the authority of the British monarchy.
Colonial leaders began to allow all citizens the right to vote.
22
Life, Liberty, and Property were natural rights said by whom?
Baron de Montesquieu
Voltaire
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
23
The principles of the American Revolution are based upon the idea
Colonists wanted to use the ideas of Karl Marx in local government
Colonists favored an absolute monarchy in the thirteen colonies
Colonists favored a representative government
Colonists wanted to limit voting rights of the economic elite
24
Revolution is defined as…
a nation’s change in its government, political system, and/or way of life.
a sudden and dramatic natural disaster in a large city.
the belief in a better role for government.
a change in citizen’s well-being that always leads to bloodshed
25
The United States Declaration of Independence emphasized the idea that government must
operate the rule of an absolute monarch
guarantee economic prosperity support an e
support an established church of the state
protect the rights of the people
26
Natural rights , Separation of powers, and Political equality provided the basis for the
development of feudalism
calling of the crusades.
establishment of democratic government
teaching of the Protestant Reformation
27
The intellectual movement that stressed reason and logic to answer societal questions in government and life was known
The Renaissance
The Enlightenment
The Declaration of Independence
The Reformation
28
As a result of the Revolutionary War, the British agreed to:
Allow Americans to have representatives in Parliament
Seek new allies against the United States.
Recognize United States as a British colony
Recognize the United States as a free and independent nation
29
Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution in Europe?
Nationalistic movements declined
Humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
The feudal system was developed to provide stability
Art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes
30
Which of the following phrases from the Declaration of Independence emphasizes the importance of natural rights?
“We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal .
The History of the King of Britain is the history of repeated injuries .
Governments should not be changed
“In every state of these oppression's, we have petitions for redress"

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Questions 30

Answers

1
The English philosopher John Locke argued that life, liberty, and property are:
social rights guaranteed by the ruling class.
Political rights to be granted as determined by law.
economic rights earned in a capitalistic system.
natural rights that should be protected by the governmnt
2
Which of the following would describe a government before the people revolt against it?
Governments failed to meet the political and economic needs
Governments allowed for free elections.
Governments refused to modernize their military
Governments attempted to separate government and religion.
3
Which Enlightenment idea influenced the colonists to declare independence from Great Britain?
Government should be seen as a contract between the people and their rulers
Government should protect the rights of corporation that own property
Government powers should be spelled out in the law.
Government organization should be divided into three unequal parts.
4
Which economic benefit did England receive from its North American colonies?
Laborers to keep its factories running
Markets and goods to support trade
Entrepreneurs to lead its thriving businesses
Inventors to keep its industries competitive
5
Locke, inspired revolutions by arguing that a new social contract could be instituted under what circumstance?
if a government entered into alliances with foreign governments.
if a government failed to make people obedient.
if a government violated people’s natural rights
if a government failed to protect people from economic inequality.
6
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to list compliments towards King George III
to declare the separation of the colonies from Britain
to declare the rights of the individual
to set forth the structure of the colonies government
7
Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Voltaire all had what important influence on the United States
European political thinkers who influenced the American Rev.
Europeans who came to help the Americans fight in the British Revolution
Europeans whose inventions sparked the American Industrial Revolution
Philosophers who met with Jefferson to draft the Declaration ofIndependene
8
The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776. In which century was that?
the 18th century
the 20th century
the 17th century
the 19th century
9
“The people, being subject to laws, ought to be their author.” is an example of
democracy
monarchy
communism
socialism
10
How did Enlightenment ideas influence the American Revolution?
They encouraged loyalty to established governments
They encouraged the formation of American constitutional monarchies
They supported movements for social and political change
They supported the efforts of government to maintain control over their sub
11
Why was the phrase “taxation without representation” so important to the revolutionary cause?
Great Britain would have ended taxation if colonists had kept the peace.
Colonists believed that Great Britain should only tax certain items
Colonists did not wish to support a government in which they had no voice
Great Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war.
12
The Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation were similar in that both were…
Limited to France, Italy, and Germany
Encouraged by the successes of the American Revolution
Supported by the working class
Stimulated by a spirit of inquiry and questioning previous beliefs
13
Enlightenment philosophers would agree with which of these choices
remain firm in their support of absolute monarchs
engage in revolutions to establish democratic governments.
call for church leaders to create theocracies and replace the monarchies.
look for leaders who would exercise dictatorial powers
14
How did taxes, like the Stamp Act, the Tea Act and the Intolerable Acts encourage colonists to consider revolt
By representing an effort in Britain to end the slave trade in the colonies
By ignoring American representatives in Parliament
By expanding the American colonies farther west on the continent
By raising taxes without granting the colonies any rep. in Parliment
15
Major motivations for European exploration included all of the following except…
Increased farming jobs in England
The urge to extend Christianity beyond Europe
The search for raw materials and natural resources
The desire for new trade routes to the Americas and Asia
16
When Thomas Jefferson wrote, “All men are created equal,” he meant everyone should:
have the same education
make the same income.
be entitled to the same rights.
have the same abilities.
17
European political thinkers, such as John Locke believed
religious tolerance is a dangerous concept
governments should protect the rights of the people
civil liberties should be given as rewards for political loyalty
an absolute monarchy is the most effective government
18
One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they:
led to the Protestant Reformation
strengthened traditional institutions
rejected Renaissance individualism
encouraged the spread of new ideas
19
What was the main reason the colonists were upset about British taxes?
Colonists were not represented in the British Parliament
Colonists believed that because they lived so far from Britain, they did no
Colonists didn't drink tea
Colonists had already paid a great deal to fund the British
20
One goal of the Declaration of Independence was to:
outline an economic system to raise money for the revolution.
convince the British Parliament to prevent the start of war.
explain why the colonists felt the need to be free from British rule.
establish a new monarchy for the independent states.
21
What effect did the Enlightenment have on political thought in the colonies?
Colonial leaders began advocating the adoption of a state-supported church.
The First Continental Congress determined a need for a federal bill of righ
Colonists began to question the authority of the British monarchy.
Colonial leaders began to allow all citizens the right to vote.
22
Life, Liberty, and Property were natural rights said by whom?
Baron de Montesquieu
Voltaire
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
23
The principles of the American Revolution are based upon the idea
Colonists wanted to use the ideas of Karl Marx in local government
Colonists favored an absolute monarchy in the thirteen colonies
Colonists favored a representative government
Colonists wanted to limit voting rights of the economic elite
24
Revolution is defined as…
a nation’s change in its government, political system, and/or way of life.
a sudden and dramatic natural disaster in a large city.
the belief in a better role for government.
a change in citizen’s well-being that always leads to bloodshed
25
The United States Declaration of Independence emphasized the idea that government must
operate the rule of an absolute monarch
guarantee economic prosperity support an e
support an established church of the state
protect the rights of the people
26
Natural rights , Separation of powers, and Political equality provided the basis for the
development of feudalism
calling of the crusades.
establishment of democratic government
teaching of the Protestant Reformation
27
The intellectual movement that stressed reason and logic to answer societal questions in government and life was known
The Renaissance
The Enlightenment
The Declaration of Independence
The Reformation
28
As a result of the Revolutionary War, the British agreed to:
Allow Americans to have representatives in Parliament
Seek new allies against the United States.
Recognize United States as a British colony
Recognize the United States as a free and independent nation
29
Which statement describes a direct effect of the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution in Europe?
Nationalistic movements declined
Humanism brought about a decrease in the power of the Roman Catholic Church
The feudal system was developed to provide stability
Art began to reflect an increased emphasis on religious themes
30
Which of the following phrases from the Declaration of Independence emphasizes the importance of natural rights?
“We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal .
The History of the King of Britain is the history of repeated injuries .
Governments should not be changed
“In every state of these oppression's, we have petitions for redress"