Rebellion in the Colonies

What was the central issue in the dispute between Britain and its American colonies?

• The restrictions Parliament placed on trade

• The presence of British troops in the colonies

• The colonists' right to religious freedom

• The power to tax the colonists

This was an 18th century philosophical movement of intellectuals, aiming to apply reason to all endeavors.

• Reformation
• Renaissance
• Enlightenment
• Scientific Revolution

According to Locke, all humans share a set of __________.

•  internal organs
• natural rights
• hopes and dreams
• traits and motivations

Locke's inalienable rights include...

• life, liberty, and property
• pizza, chips, and soda
• life, property, and travel
• freedom of speech, freedom to bear arms, and freedom of assemble

Which of the following would NOT be an Enlightenment ideal?  

• one ruler should make laws
• the government should represent the people
• the government should be limited
• citizens should have their natural rights

During the 17th and 18th century laws were not enforced and the American colonists could do as they please. For example, Britain did not enforce the Navigation Acts. This was an example of _________.

• salutary neglect

• tax revenue

• sovereignty

• embargo

Why were the American Colonist taxed after the French and Indian War?

• Britain was in debt and needed money
• That was the agreement with the Native Americans
• They made too much money
• Townshend Acts

What was the religious movement that helped unite the American colonies?

• Great Awakening
• Protestant Reformation
• Red Scare
• French & Indian War

His beliefs about natural rights helped influence the Declaration of Independence?

• John Locke

• King John

• Jawill Paige

• Abe Lincoln

This was a tax on all printed materials in the 13 Colonies.

• Stamp Act
• Sugar Act
• Tea Act
• Townshend Act

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