U8 Review

In which of the following ways were Enlightenment philosophers Jean-

Jacques Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and John Locke similar?

• Each supported the principles of a democratic republic.

• Each supported the concept of divine rights.

• Each supported the establishment of theocratic states.

• Each supported the abandonment of laissez-faire principles.

What is the difference between an ABSOLUTE monarch and a LIMITED monarch?

• An aboslute monarch has total and complete power over a country; a limited

  monarchy has limited powers which they share with "the people"

• An absolute monarch is similar to a democracy; a limited monarch is similar to a

  democracy

• An absolute monarch has limited and controlled power; a limited monarch gives

  the complete power to one ruler

• An absolute monarch is similar to a totalitarian; a limited monarch is similar to a

  dictatorship

Which of the following concepts is associated with Enlightenment philosopher John Locke?

• The idea that absolute monarchies are the most effective governments

• The idea that governments should be based on the consent of the people

• The idea that economic stability is only achieved through government regulation

• The idea that the good of the state should take precedence over individual rights

Which of the following rights was not affirmed by the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

• Women's suffrage

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of the press

• Equal protection under the law

Before the French and American Revolutions, both countries were ruled by what form of government?

• Representative democracy

• Totalitarian dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

Which of the following accurately describes one impact of the Enlightenment on the French Revolution?

• French revolutionaries sought to create a society in which the rights of the

  individual would be more important than that of a government.

• The revolution helped revitalize the French economy by adopting an economic

  system based on the natural laws of supply and demand.

• The supporters of the revolution wanted to institute a new constitution in which

  women would be given a more equal status.

• Revolutionaries hoped to establish a new legal system in which an absolute

  monarchy would govern according to Enlightenment principles.

Which of the following statements correctly describes a similarity between the

American and French revolutions?

• Both were revolts against monarchies and excessive taxation.

• Both were dependent upon the help of outside nations to achieve victory.

• Both were won due to the military intelligence of the revolutionary armies.

• Both were led by the lower classes against the established church.

As a result of the Napoleonic Wars, Latin America was freed from —

• British rule.

• German rule.

• Spanish rule.

• Ottoman rule.

The American Revolution and the French Revolution are considered turning points in history because these revolutions —

• demonstrated the need for the development of international organizations able

  to carry out peacekeeping operations.

• served as inspiration for peoples in other parts of the world seeking democracy

  and independence.

• marked the end of European influence in the West.

• led to the abolition of slavery in their respective countries.

In what way was the leadership of Simón Bolívar similar to the leadership of

Napoleon Bonaparte?

• Both encouraged nationalism.

• Both established representative governments and pursued universal suffrage.

• Both relied on diplomatic negotiations when dealing with foreign affairs.

• Both rebelled against imperialism.