Abney American Democracy Unit One Quizizz

What aspect of American society did the early colonial period and the various assemblies and compacts establish?

• The importance of representation and democracy
• Economic independence
• Military strength
• Technological advancement

What is a democracy?

• Representation in the governing body
• A form of monarchy
• Rule by a single leader
• Government without laws

What are the principles of 18th century mercantilism?

• Promoting free trade with all nations
• Accumulating wealth through trade surplus and government regulation
• Focusing on agricultural self-sufficiency
• Encouraging colonies to become economically independent

What does the term “government by consent of the governed” mean?

• The government must obtain permission for each law it passes
• Rulers inherit their position by birthright
• People have the right to choose their leaders and influence laws
• Governments should have unlimited power

What advantages did the thirteen colonies have?

• Include aid from foreign countries, knowledge of the land, and intense motivation
• Superior military technology
• More population than Britain
• Strong naval forces

What was the primary motivation for Americans declaring their independence?

• Seeking religious freedom
• Desire for economic prosperity
• Opposition to British colonial policies and taxation without representation
• Expansion into the western territories

True or False: The independence movement in American colonies was equally strong in all of the colonies and happened immediately after the founding of the Plymouth colony.

• True
• FALSE
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Why did the British begin taxing the American colonies so much?

• To pay for the French and Indian War
• To fund explorations to other parts of the world
• To support the British monarchy
• As a punishment for colonial rebellions

What are philosophers of the Enlightenment like John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Baron de Montesquieu known for?

• Advocating for absolute monarchy
• Promoting scientific advancements
• Developing ideas about natural rights, social contracts, and separation of powers
• Focusing on religious reforms

What was the main point of the Declaration of Independence?

• Establishing that people should control the government, not be controlled by a government
• Announcing the formation of a new religion
• Declaring war against all European powers
• Establishing trade agreements with other nations