Enlightenment and Revolutions

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Which Enlightenment idea is most associated with the Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen? Options: Montesquieu's Separation of Powers, John Locke's Natural Rights, Voltaire's Freedom of Expression & Religion, Beccaria's Civil Rights

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John Locke's Natural Rights

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Which of these Enlightenment ideas and thinkers are most associated with the body of the constitution outlining the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches? Montesquieu's Separation of Powers, John Locke's Natural Rights, Voltaire's Freedom of Expression & Religion, Beccaria's Civil Rights

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Montesquieu's Separation of Powers

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Which founding American document outlines government protections of specific natural rights such as freedom of speech, expression, and religion (Voltaire), and civil rights such as the right to a fair trial (Beccaria)?

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The Bill of Rights

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The vast majority of Latin American countries gained independence from _____ , and many revolutions started when _______ deposed their king.

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Spain, Napoleon

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This man was a leader in the Radical faction of the French revolutionary government. He went on to be known as the key architect of the Reign of Terror.

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Latin American revolutions were typically led by which social group? Options: Peninsulares, Creoles, Mestizos, Bourgeoisie

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Creoles

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Napoleon stabilized France with his Napoleonic Code, but made some serious mistakes that led to his downfall. Which was the biggest (and final) of these mistakes? Options: The Louisiana Purchase, The Continental System, The Peninsular War, The Invasion of Russia

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The Invasion of Russia

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Which version of King Louis was beheaded during the French Revolution?

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Louis the 16th

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What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation (the first version of the American Constitution)?

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Too weak because it only had a legislature, could not collect taxes.

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Which of the following was NOT one of the purposes of the Congress of Vienna? Stability in Europe, Strengthen France's neighbors, Prevent any more revolutions

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Punish France harshly for its revolution