According to Montesquieu, the three branches of government are: the ___________ , the _________ and the _________ . (Put a space between words, the first starts with "l", the second starts with "e" and the third starts with "j")

legislative executive judiciary

How is the Enlightenment related to American Revolution?

American colonists were strongly influenced by the Enlightenment thinkers and thought the British was ruling over the colonies with tyrannical and absolute power. They decided to revolt against Britain to gain greater freedom and rights.

British people were strongly influenced by thoughts of Enlightenment thinkers. Therefore, they urged the Government to set American colonists free and helped them build a new independent nation.

The Enlightenment thinkers decided to help American colonists and sent a powerful army from France to start the revolutionary war in colonies.

The British soldiers (red coats) were strongly influenced by the Enlightenment thinkers and they asked American colonists to join them in revolting against Britain and building a new independent country.

Causes of American Revolution: Trade with the American colonies became very valuable to Britain. To control this trade, the British Parliament passed the Navigation Acts which stated that ...

The colonies could only trade with Britain.

The colonists could not settle on land west of the Appalachian Mountains as it was reserved for Native Americans.

The colonies could never trade with Britain.

Many goods including paint, paper, glass and tea would be taxed.

Causes of American Revolution: Why was Britain in huge debt before taxing the American colonists?

Britain spent a lot of money to win the French and Indian War.

The British King spent too much money to fund the American colonies.

Many European countries boycotted British goods.

There was a serious pandemic causing huge economic loss.

Causes of American Revolution: Why did the French and Indian War happen?

The competition for territory between Britain and France led to war.

The competition for territory between Britain and Indian Natives led to war.

The competition for territory between Indian Natives and France led to war.

The competition for territory between India and France led to war.

Causes of American Revolution: Why did the French and Indian War happen?

The competition for territory between Britain and France led to war.

The competition for territory between Britain and Indian Natives led to war.

The competition for territory between Indian Natives and France led to war.

The competition for territory between Britain and France led to war.

Effects of the War: The British and American signed the Treaty of _____ which recognized American independence. The American colonies became the United States of America and created a new ____________ which set up a new government that was based on the ideas of the _____________: three branches of government and separation of powers. (Put a space between words, the first starts with "P", the second starts with "C" and the third starts with "E")

Paris Constitution Enlightenment

Effects of the War (Negative): However, the challenges it faced was the fact they would lose _______ trade and Britain may be a ______ since they lost the Revolutionary War. At the same time, the new nation faced ________ strife as there would be possible conflicts between the patriots and the loyalists. As a new nation, the _________ of the country was still being decided. (Put a space between words, the first starts with "B", the second starts with "t", the third starts with "i" and the fourth starts with "d")

British threat internal direction

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Background of the Enlightenment:
During this period, powerful nation-states in Europe began to emerge. Often these countries were ruled by .
(Put a space between words, the first starts with "a" and the second starts with "m")

(a)

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Absolute monarchs believed that they were given the right to rule by (a) .

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How do we usually call the philosophers who challenged the power of the absolute monarchs in the 17th and 18th centuries? _____
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According to Locke, the people have the right to (a) the government it rules badly.

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According to Locke, governments are set up by the people to protect their _, and ___.
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According to Locke, the power of the government comes from the (a) .

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According to Montesquieu, the (a) of powers should protect people’s rights better.

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F.2 HIST Revision Quiz American Revolution

Background of the Enlightenment:
During this period, powerful nation-states in Europe began to emerge. Often these countries were ruled by .
(Put a space between words, the first starts with "a" and the second starts with "m")

(a)

Absolute monarchs believed that they were given the right to rule by (a) .

How do we usually call the philosophers who challenged the power of the absolute monarchs in the 17th and 18th centuries? _____
(Put a space between words, the first starts with "E" and the second starts with "t")

(a)

According to Locke, the people have the right to (a) the government it rules badly.

According to Locke, governments are set up by the people to protect their _, and ___.
(Put a space between words, the first starts with "l", the second starts with "p" and the third starts with "l")

(a)

According to Locke, the power of the government comes from the (a) .

According to Montesquieu, the (a) of powers should protect people’s rights better.

According to Montesquieu, the powers of government should be divided among the three (a) of government

According to Montesquieu, the three branches of government are: the _______, the _ and the _____.
(Put a space between words, the first starts with "l", the second starts with "e" and the third starts with "j")

(a)

According to Voltaire, people should enjoy freedom of __, and the _. (Put a space between words, the first starts with "s", the second starts with "r" and the third starts with "p")

(a)

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Background of the Enlightenment:During this period, powerful nation-states in Europe began to emerge. Often these countries were ruled by ________ ________. (Put a space between words, the first starts with "a" and the second starts with "m") (a)

Absolute monarchs believed that they were given the right to rule by (a) .

How do we usually call the philosophers who challenged the power of the absolute monarchs in the 17th and 18th centuries? _____________ ________(Put a space between words, the first starts with "E" and the second starts with "t") (a)

According to Locke, the people have the right to (a) the government it rules badly.

According to Locke, governments are set up by the people to protect their _____, ________ and _______.(Put a space between words, the first starts with "l", the second starts with "p" and the third starts with "l") (a)

According to Locke, the power of the government comes from the (a) .

According to Montesquieu, the (a) of powers should protect people’s rights better.

According to Montesquieu, the powers of government should be divided among the three (a) of government

According to Montesquieu, the three branches of government are: the ___________, the _________ and the _________.(Put a space between words, the first starts with "l", the second starts with "e" and the third starts with "j") (a)

According to Voltaire, people should enjoy freedom of ______, ________ and the _____. (Put a space between words, the first starts with "s", the second starts with "r" and the third starts with "p") (a)

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Background of the Enlightenment:
During this period, powerful nation-states in Europe began to emerge. Often these countries were ruled by .
(Put a space between words, the first starts with "a" and the second starts with "m")

(a)

How do we usually call the philosophers who challenged the power of the absolute monarchs in the 17th and 18th centuries? _____
(Put a space between words, the first starts with "E" and the second starts with "t")

(a)

According to Locke, governments are set up by the people to protect their _, and ___.
(Put a space between words, the first starts with "l", the second starts with "p" and the third starts with "l")

(a)

According to Montesquieu, the three branches of government are: the _______, the _ and the _____.
(Put a space between words, the first starts with "l", the second starts with "e" and the third starts with "j")

(a)

According to Voltaire, people should enjoy freedom of __, and the _. (Put a space between words, the first starts with "s", the second starts with "r" and the third starts with "p")

(a)