Colonial America and Enlightenment

The court case discussed in this passage was important in the development of colonial America because it helped establish the principle of

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Assembly

• Unit 2 Quiz #1

What was Peter Zenger being charged with in this case?

• Seditious Libel

• Class

Which of the following accurately describes how most members of the colonies identified themselves as...

• United States citizens

• loyal members of their individual colony

• Original citizens of Jamestown

• Members of a unified American nation

How did the Proclamation of 1763 help start the American Revolution?

• The treaty gave Great Britain access to more land and they began to completely ignore the colonies

• The Proclamation of 1763 created anger towards Great Britain in the colonies

• The Treaty led to a peaceful relationship between colonists and Native Americans

• The Native Americans and colonists united because of their shared anger toward Great Britain

What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?

• it demonstrated the power of the human mind and questioned the teachings of the church and government

• It stopped economic growth because there was no advancement in technology

• Scientific truths were used to enforce the power of absolute monarchies.

• The emphasis on religious teachings led to the rejection of scientific ideas

The French and Indian War (1754 - 1763) was a turning point in the relationship between American colonists and the British government because the war

• increased French influence in North America

• ended Native American Indian attacks west of the Appalachian Mountains

• resulted in British debt and attempts to tax colonists

• created an alliance with Canada against the British

In the American colonies, boycotts were an effective way of protesting British policies because:

What did Enlightenment thinkers make people start to question?

To be Enlightened means to be free to think and apply your knowledge to things without the assistance of anyone

Consider the following quote: "I disapprove of what you say but defend to the death your right to say it." Who said this?

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

• George Washington