VBA 3 Review

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Who was the French philosopher that heavily influenced the Founding Fathers when drafting the Constitution, especially James Madison?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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According to Montesquieu, what is the best way to secure liberty and prevent a government from becoming corrupted?

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To divide the powers of government among different actors

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What radical view did John Locke express regarding natural rights?

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People may legitimately rebel if the government violates individual rights.

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How did the Magna Carta influence the American Revolution and the creation of the United States Constitution?

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It served as inspiration for a system where law is the supreme sovereign.

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What was the Mayflower Compact?

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The first written framework of government established in what is now the United States

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Who authored 'Common Sense' and what was its main argument?

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Thomas Paine; it challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy.

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What was the primary result of the French and Indian War that contributed to the American Revolution?

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Britain began to demand more from the colonies because the war left Britain in debt.

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What was the purpose of the Stamp Act passed in 1765?

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To require stamps to be purchased for certain items and documents as a direct tax

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What did the Quartering Act of 1765 require from the colonists?

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To provide housing and food for British soldiers

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What event led to the passing of the Intolerable Acts? Options: The organization of the Committees of Correspondence, The Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party, The formation of the First Continental Congress

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The Boston Tea Party