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W.08: Enlightenment Influences on the American Revolution

Authored by Sheridan Kaatz

Social Studies

10th Grade

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W.08: Enlightenment Influences on the American Revolution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which philosopher directly influenced Thomas Jefferson with his philosophy of natural rights?

John Locke

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Montesquieu

Voltaire

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central concept of the theory of John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau that is reflected in the Declaration of Independence?

The separation of powers

The consent of the governed

Freedom of speech

Gender equality

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What principle legitimizes the decision of the American colonies to separate from British rule according to the Declaration of Independence?

The separation of powers

The consent of the governed

Freedom of religion

Equality of rights

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which idea advocated by Montesquieu influenced the Declaration of Independence?

The separation of powers and the system of checks and balances

Freedom of the press

Gender equality

The right to education

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rights does Thomas Jefferson mention in the Declaration of Independence as "unalienable"?

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

Equality, Fraternity, and Justice

Property, Security, and Liberty

Life, Property, and Justice

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which principle of the Enlightenment is reflected in the United States Declaration of Independence according to the text?

Popular sovereignty

Absolute monarchy

Theocracy

Feudalism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Enlightenment thinkers like Voltaire and Diderot promote?

The use of reason and belief in progress

War and conquest

Superstition and religion

Slavery and servitude

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