
The American Revoluition

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10th - 11th Grade
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Morgan Larue
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best explains why taxation without representation was a major issue for the colonists?
The colonists wanted more influence over how taxes were spent.
The colonists equated a lack of representation with a lack of consent to be ruled.
The colonists sought more control of tax collection to keep the money in the colonies.
The colonists felt that the collection of taxes violated their natural rights.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was taxation without representation considered a violation of the social contract?
Taxation without representation indicated a lack of consent between the government and its citizens.
Taxation without representation violated the colonists’ natural right to property.
Taxation without representation was causing large debt in the colonies.
Taxation without representation ignored the colonists’ legal right to have the colonial government, not the British government, determine taxes.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Boston Tea Party was the first major act of defiance by the colonists. What were the colonists protesting?
increased government spending
high taxes
taxation without representation
dept from the French Indian War
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Enlightenment philosopher promoted the principles of separation of church and state along with freedom of the press?
Hobbes
Locke
Montesquieu
Voltaire
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which philosopher of the Enlightenment most influenced Thomas Jefferson when drafting the Declaration of Independence?
Hobbes
Locke
Montesquieu
Voltaire
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The concept of having three branches of government—executive, judicial, and legislative—was introduced by Montesquieu. What term describes this type of governmental system?
confederation
separation of powers
bicmaeral
divided government
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect did the success of the American Revolution have internationally?
The American Revolution provided the blueprint for gaining independence.
The American Revolution caused other empires to better respect their colonies’ rights.
The American Revolution enabled other countries to weigh the pros and cons of revolution.
The American Revolution inspired other countries to declare independence.
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