Unit 7 Revolutions

British colonists in the Americas were familiar with limited government because---

• philosophes were British

• they had studied the political systems

• the Glorious Revolution set up a constitutional monarchy

• French soldiers educated the British

A major contributing factor to the start of an independence movement in the American

colonies was —

• colonists didn't follow the British laws

• argued over the use of enslaved labor

• a bad famine

• the lack of representation

The European response to the rise and fall of Napoleon’s empire helped to spread the idea of

• nationalism

• human rights

• freedom of the press

• constitutional government

One similar result of the American and French Revolutions was that in both countries

• citizens gained more rights

• Catholic Church increased wealth

• revolution set up a new social order

• kings maintained absolute power

Which of the following most contributed to start of the French Revolution?

• Rapid growth in 3rd Estate

• Disagreements over enslaved people

• monopoly for tea companies

• Rise of a middle class

What is one way that France and the American colonies differed at the onset of their

revolutions?

• French were more nationalistic

• commitment to nonviolent ways

• Americans outlawed slavery

• France suffered economic problems

The American revolutionaries fought to gain independence from a colonial power, while the

French revolutionaries revolted in order to

• spread Enlightenment ideas

• protect the absolutist divine right of the king

• replace the existing political and social order

• create a French empire

U.S. Constitution created a government that is divided into three branches. Which constitutional principle does this reflect?

• Individual rights

• Federalism

• Control of the media

• Separation of powers

What impact does the Bill of Rights have on society in the United States?

• obligated to vote during elections.

• provided employment opportunities.

• guaranteed specific legal protections.

• free from any government intervention in their lives.

Both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights had an impact on.......

• creation of colonial assembles

• protection of individual rights

• power of government to make a social contract

• right to declare independence