World History Unit 8 Review (25-26)

Which philosopher of the Enlightenment is connected to his defense of free speech?

• Montesquieu

• Blackstone

• Voltaire

• Wollstonecraft

Thomas Hobbes believed that the social contract entailed an exchange of rights for -

• an assurance of economic prosperity for all

• the commitment of a ruler to be considerate

• a strong central government's ability to maintain stability

• a promise for the defense of individual rights

Both the French and American revolutionaries published declarations of independence. What concept found in these documents was used to justify revolution?

• Governments are inherently corrupt and oppressive.

• Governments are established to protect citizen’s rights.

• Government power should be divided between different groups.

• Government should provide for the economic welfare of citizens.

What effect does the Bill of Rights have on American society?

• U.S. citizens are free from any government intervention in their lives.

• U.S. citizens are guaranteed specific legal protections.

• U.S. citizens are provided employment opportunities.

• U.S. citizens are obligated to vote during elections.

Three branches of government were established by the authors of the U.S. Constitution. Which constitutional principle does this illustrate?

• Individual rights

• Federalism

• Control of the media

• Separation of powers

How were the political revolutions of the eighteenth century influenced by Enlightenment philosophies' ideas, such as the separation of powers?

• The ideas became the focus of debates between monarchs and parliaments.

• The ideas were used to create a series of slogans and mottos to rally the troops.

• The ideas were used by monarchs to argue against the changes made by revolutionary leaders.

• The concepts were included in the constitutions created during the revolutions.

How did the French and American Revolutions affect Simón Bolvar?

• He adopted Enlightenment ideals and began revolutions against Spanish authority.

• He wrote a Declaration of Rights for Latin American countries ruled by France.

• He observed the American Revolution's successes and brought democracy to Cuba.

• He fought in the French Revolution and returned to Mexico to lead a revolution himself.

Which of the following best describes how the boundaries established by the Congress of Vienna affected events in European history?

• The new boundaries served to lessen the power of the Russian Empire.

• The new boundaries created a buffer zone between Russia and Eastern Europe.

• The new boundaries were a step towards the creation of a unified German territory.

• The new boundaries ensured that France kept control of the land conquered by Napoleon.

The European response to the rise and fall of Napoleon’s empire helped to spread the idea of —

• nationalism

• human rights

• freedom of the press

• constitutional government

How did the Napoleonic Wars' victories over Spain and Portugal contribute to the political transformation of Latin America?

• It made Napoleon the ruler of Latin America.

• It gave Latin Americans the chance to rebel.

• It allowed the British to establish colonies in Latin America.

• It meant that French laws were applied to the Latin American colonies.