american revolution

As a result of the Scientific Revolution, the 1700s became known as the Age of what?

• Learning

• Discovery

• Empire

• Enlightenment

The people had the right to revolt against an abusive government

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Isaac Newton

Which of the following statements best explains why many people remain loyal to Britain?

• They didn't trust the French or Native Americans.

• Most loyalists were wealthy and worried about the economy.

• They were afraid of the German mercenaries.

• They respected King George.

Montesquieu believed that to prevent tyranny in government there should be a separation of powers. Which of the following best illustrates this idea?

• Dividing power among three branches of government

• Absolute power in the executive branch

• Dividing power among three branches of government

• Total power in the legislative branch

“The condition of man is a condition of war every one against every one.”

-Thomas Hobbes

Based on this quote, what was Hobbes’ opinion on human nature?

• Men are naturally bad

• Men are naturally good

• He did not have an opinion

• Men are morally neutral

“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

-Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence

Which Enlightenment thinker inspired the quote above?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron Montesquieu

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

Who led the Continental army?

• John Adams

• George III

• George Washington

• Charles Cornwallis

What was a Hessian?

• German soldier fighting for the British

• French soldier fighting for the Patriots

• Spanish soldier fighting for the Patriots

• African American soldier fighting for the British

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Trenton

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

What agreement officially ended the American Revolution?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Washington