Enlightenment and American Revolution

Who was the King of England during the time of the conflicts between America and England?

The American colonies used the Enlightenment thinkers philosophies to create a government.

Who said this: Most well-known ideal was the separation of powers; three branches of government.

Montesquieu's concept that there must be checks within the power of government is known as:

All of the colonists wanted freedom from Great Britain.

During the Enlightenment, intellectuals and philosophers focused on what two aspects:

A theoretical agreement in which people give up their state of nature for an organized society is known as:

The Native Americans teamed up with what country during the French and Indian War:

Which one of these cities was not a major city in the colonies?

Who said this: Argued that only powerful government can create an orderly society.

The Americans and British teamed together years before they fought against each other.

John Locke's fundamental concept of Natural Rights included all of the following EXCEPT:

The colonists were the underdogs going into the American Revolution.

The colonies were the only area that used Slaves.

Over 100 people were killed during the Boston Massacre.

Who said this: Believed that people should do good and help their communities.

What continent was not involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade:

Laws that govern human nature are known as:

Who said this: Huge proponent of Free Speech. Used writing to attack and expose corruption and abuses of the day.

What country was in control of the American colonies prior to the American Revolution:

All of the following people were involved with the Constitution, EXCEPT:

Who said this: Believed in the concept of Natural Right's and that government's function is to protect these rights.

After the war, the colonists immediately created a successful government.

Voltaire was a respected friend of both the French monarchy and the Catholic Church.