Political Philosophy and Historical Documents Flashcard

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Who was John Locke and what was his contribution to political philosophy?

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An English philosopher who influenced the Enlightenment with his ideas on natural rights

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What was the Mayflower Compact?

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A self-governing agreement signed by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower

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Which of the following best describes mercantilism?

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An economic policy aimed at accumulating wealth through trade balance

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What was the significance of the Proclamation of 1763?

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It prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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How did the American colonists react to British taxation?

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They organized boycotts and protests against British goods

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What was the Stamp Act?

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A law that required all legal documents to be printed on stamped paper

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What was the Sons of Liberty?

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An activist group opposing British policies

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What event is associated with the protest against the Tea Act?

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The Boston Tea Party

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? Options: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?

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To argue for American independence