Glorious Revolution and American Revolution Quiz

Using your knowledge of world history and the timeline above, which piece of legislation was passed after William and Mary took power in the Glorious Revolution?

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The US Constitution

The Glorious Revolution was

• a war in Europe to keep the thrones of Spain and France from uniting

• the bloodless overthrow of James II in England

• when the Time of Troubles finally ended in Russia and the Romanov dynasty took power

• Enlightenment ideas finally became widely accepted by not only common people but also political and church leaders

What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?

• It established the group of government ministers known as the cabinet.

• It restored power to the monarch.

• It allowed for the bloodless overthrow of King James II.

• It made clear the limits of royal power.

Which of the following describes a constitutional monarchy?

• A government is run only by a legislative body such as Parliament

• The king must follow a bill of rights, but he does not have to answer to Parliament

• Laws passed by Parliament limit the power of the monarchy

• Kings possess absolute power as written in the nation’s constitution

In the image above, American colonists can be seen throwing goods, likely tea, off of boats and into water in an event known as the Boston Tea Party. What has upset the colonists to the point of protesting British rule in such a manner?

• Britain is requiring all colonists to begin practicing Catholicism.

• Britain has begun enforcing tax collection as a result of the Seven Years (French-Indian) War.

• Britain has sent the colonists tea that does not meet their high standards.

• Britain has invaded the colonies in an attempt at a hostile takeover.

Which of the following movements had the biggest impact on political revolutions of the 1700-1800’s?

• Enlightenment

• Reformation

• Feudalism

• Renaissance

The Bill of Rights is the first ten _________ to the ____________.

Which of the following is NOT the correct explanation as to why the American Revolution started:

• Taxes imposed after the French and Indian War

• Enlightenment ideals of natural rights and self-government

• Colonists not represented in English Parliament

• Louis the XIV refused to let them vote in the Estates General

Which conclusion can be drawn from the image above of the French social class system?

• One group paid heavy taxes that supported the other two groups.

• Hard work, prayer, and a good example allowed for a stable government in France.

• Peasants and professionals in this society were gaining political and economic power.

• French society emphasized the importance of natural law and social equality.

Which Revolution was most affected by the diaspora (migration or movement of people) depicted above in the 16th to 18th centuries?

• English Revolution

• Haitian Revolution

• American Revolution

• French Revolution