Unit 1 Test

Who drew inspiration from the American Revoution?

• John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and others who proposed the idea of a social contract

• Slaves living in the American South

• Native Americans in French-controlled areas of America

• Simon Bolivar and Latin American colonies that fought for freedom from Spanish rule

For European observers, how did the American Revolution confirm the ideas of the Enlightenment?

• It showed that people could use reason to create a more just and equal form of government.

• It suggested that people cannot tolerate oppression indefinitely.

• It proved that a small number of dedicated people can overthrow a much larger enemy.

• It demonstrated that government works best when social classes are eliminated.

What was one effect of the Great Awakening?

• The colonies started a public school system.

• There were more restrictions between church and state.

• Women were allowed to become ministers.

• Church membership grew and became more diverse

What was ONE way that the Great Awakening influenced the American Revolution?

• It encouraged people to challenge those in authority.

• It made the Revolution a war of Protestants against Catholics.

• It encouraged King George to allow religious freedom.

• It made Americans pay less attention to religion.

The Declaration of Independence states, “Governments deriv(e) their… powers from the consent of the governed.” This statement means that governments get their powers from which of the following?

• kings

• the people

• the president

• God

In the years before the Revolutionary War, King George III did these things to the colonies:

● He took away the right of trial by jury.

● He collected taxes without permission.

● He cut off their trade with the rest of the world.

According to the Declaration of Independence, these actions by the king had which result?

• They caused many people to move to other countries.

• They forced the colonies to separate from the British Empire.

• They gave the colonies more efficient governments.

• They allowed criminals to avoid punishment.

How did the American Revolution MOST influence the French Revolution?

• The American example increased a desire among the French for a democratic republic.

• The American example increased a desire among the French for a higher standard of living

• The French people were upset over the French support for the American colonies.

• The French people were upset over the unjust distribution of land in America and in France.

Which idea helped inspire both the American and French Revolutions?

• People should have freedom of religion.

• The masses and the rulers are all equal.

• Government should include a separation of powers.

• Rulers should rule from within the country.

The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal.” What does this statement mean today?

• Everyone has the same amount of intelligence.

• Slavery should be ended.

• Every person has the same rights.

• Women have fewer rights than men

According to the Declaration of Independence, what should the people do when the government fails to protect their rights?

• ask foreign nations for help

• wait until the government improves

• abolish that government

• move to another country