American Revolution and Enlightenment Thinkers Quiz

What was the main cause of the French & Indian War?

• France's desire to control the American colonies

• American Indians' resistance to colonization

• Britain's desire to expand its territory

• Conflict over trade routes

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

• To establish a unified currency in the colonies

• To raise money to pay off Britain's war debt

• To promote cultural exchange through printed materials

• To regulate trade between Britain and the colonies

Which event led to the formation of the Second Continental Congress?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The passing of the Stamp Act

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Voltaire

• Thomas Jefferson

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

Which country provided assistance to the American colonists during the Revolutionary War?

• Germany

• Russia

• Spain

• France

What type of government did the United States create after winning independence?

• Monarchy

• Communism

• Dictatorship

• Republic

Which Enlightenment thinker's ideas influenced the concept of popular sovereignty in America?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

Who proposed the concept of separation of powers in government?

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment thinker advocated for freedom of speech and religion?

• Rousseau

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

What was the main purpose of the Federal System in the U.S. Constitution?

• To divide power between national and state governments

• To abolish state governments

• To centralize power in the national government

• To establish a system of direct democracy