Enlightenment and American Revolution Pretest

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How did the Enlightenment influence revolutionary thought?

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by instilling a belief in the natural rights of man.

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The Declaration of Independence states, “That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it.” Which Enlightened idea do these words describe?

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social contract between government and the people.

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The American Revolution was motivated by which Enlightened idea?

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that all men are created equal.

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Which group directly challenged the political philosophy expressed in the statement below?
“The person of the king is sacred, and to attack him in any way is an attack on God itself. Kings represent the Divine Majesty and have been appointed to Him to carry out His purposes. Serving God and respecting kings are bound together.”     - Bishop Jacques Bossuet

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Writers of the Enlightenment

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Who was the philosopher who separated the government into three branches of government and argued for separation of powers?

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Montesquieu.

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Which belief of the Enlightenment thinkers contribute to changes in relationships between citizens and governments?

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governments are instituted to protect citizens’ rights.

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According to John Locke, if the government failed to protect the natural rights of the people, what right did the people have?

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overthrow the government.

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Who was the philosopher who believed that all people are born free and equal, with the rights to life, liberty, and property?

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John Locke.

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During the early Revolutionary period, American colonists used many methods to show their opposition to British taxation. Which method did they use to show their opposition to taxes imposed by the British government?

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American colonists boycotted British goods, such as sugar and tea.

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Montesquieu believed that to prevent tyranny in government there should be a separation of powers. Which of the following best illustrates this idea? Absolute power in the executive branch, Dividing power among three branches of government, Splitting power among three or more countries, Total power in the legislative branch

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Splitting power among three or more countries