Absolutism, Enlightenment and Revolution PreAssessment

Which statement is true about the American and French Revolution?

• They both occurred during the same years.

• The both involved the lower classes rising up against the upper classes.

• The were both inspired by Enlightenment ideas.

• They were both fought against the British.

Which statement is true about Napoleon's reign?

• Women gained more rights and power.

• Social mobility became more difficult.

• Government officials were chosen based on class and family connections.

• The Civil Code made all male citizens equal before the law.

Why was the reign of France's Louis XIV important?

• It was one of the best examples of absolutism in the seventeenth century.

• Catholics and Protestants became equals under the law.

• The Palace of Versailles was destroyed.

• It was the time of the French Revolution.

Isaac Newton is responsible for the

• geocentric view of the universe.

• heliocentric view of the universe.

• universal law of gravitation.

• use of the telescope in astronomy.

In The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith argues that

• society and the economy would be best supported by a religious system called deism.

• all society would benefit from the use of a laissez-faire economy.

• the ideal government has a separation of powers.

• the social contract requires individuals to give up some of their self-interests.

The United Provinces of the Netherlands became the first fully independent Dutch nation-state after winning a long struggle with

• Portugal.

• England.

• France.

• Spain.

Which was the most immediate cause of the French Revolution?

• The bourgeoisie wanted to abolish the nobility and end the taille.

• The economic crisis was worsened by the government's support of the American Revolution.

• Louis VVI refused to meet with the Estates-General.

• Thousands were killed during the Reign of Terror.

Which statement about the Seven Years' War is best supported by the map?

• Conflicts between European powers affected their colonies in North America.

• France was quickly losing it status as a European power.

• The United States was becoming large enough to compete with European powers.

• Enslaved Africans were taken to North America, Central America, and South America.

Which even helped establish a constitutional monarchy in England?

• Charles II converted to the Anglican Church.

• Spain and England fought a war that resulted in the expansion of English territory.

• Napoleon ascended to power in France.

• English politicians invited William the Orange to invade England.

Which philosopher is most responsible for the idea of social contract?

• Voltaire

• Wollstonecraft

• Rousseau

• Bacon