American Revolution Quiz

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the American Revolution?

• Liberty

• Economic prosperity

• Expansion of territory

• Religious freedom

Which war's aftermath led to the slogan "taxation without representation"?

• The American Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The French and Indian War

• The Revolutionary War

Who is the author of "Second Treatise of Government"?

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Paine

• Locke

In which year was Montesquieu born?

• 1588

• 1632

• 1689

• 1712

Who wrote "The Leviathan"?

• Hobbes

• Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

The Declaration of Independence was influenced by the ideas of which philosopher?

• Karl Marx

• John Locke

• Sigmund Freud

• Adam Smith

Which of the following best describes the Declaration of Independence's view on government?

• Government should have absolute power

• Government should protect individual rights

• Government should be based on religious laws

• Government should control all aspects of life

What does the Declaration of Independence say about the right to own property?

• It is a privilege granted by the government

• It is an inherent individual right

• It is not mentioned

• It is a collective right

What was the original plan for government in the United States known as?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had central authority over the direction of the country?

• The federal government

• The states

• The President

• The Congress