Age of Revolutions

Which of the following was a common cause of the English Civil War, American Revolution, and the French Revolution?

• All sought an increase in freedom of religion

• All were fought over an increase in taxes

• All desired an immediate end of the Monarchy

• All wanted to limit the size of the military

Who controlled the French Government during the Reign of Terror?

• Maximilien Robespierre

• King Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• The Directoire

In 1789 Louis called this legislative body for the first time in 175 years...

• Parliament

• The National Assembly

• The Estates General

• House of Lords

Which of the following lead to the signing of the English Bill of Rights?

• The Restoration

• The American Revolution

• The Glorious Revolution

• The English Civil War

Who rose to become the dictator of the United Kingdom after the execution of King Charles I?

• Oliver Cromwell

• King James II

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Hobbes

What king and queen signed the Bill of Rights before being sworn in?

• James and Helen

• William and Mary

• Catherine and Henry

• Edward and Margaret

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

According to John Locke what are the Natural Rights of all people?

• The American Bill of Rights

• Separation of Government powers

• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Life, Liberty, and Property

Who led the only successful slave revolt in history?

• Simon Bolivar

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

• Maximillian Robespierre

• Prince Pedro of Portugal

What most led to the growth in power and popularity of Napoleon Bonaparte?

• Public speaking ability

• Belief in enlightenment ideals

• Military success

• Political prowess