American Revolution and Enlightenment Quiz

The American Revolution was unique among successful revolts of the people against a tyrannical monarch and was recognized by many as (Page 61)

• a prelude to the Scientific Revolution

• confirmation of the ideals of the Enlightenment

• a validation of enlightened absolutism

• proof that monarchies were outdated

What is the most famous discovery attributed to Isaac Newton? (Page 35)

• barometer

• thermometer

• laws of universal gravitation

• telescope

The Stamp Act and the _________________________________ were two important events preceding the Revolutionary War. (Page 57)

• Declaratory Act

• Boston Tea Party

• Liberty Affair

• Townsend Act

Who were the combatants in the French and Indian War in North America? (Page 51)

• United States and India

• France and England

• France and India

• France and Russia

What was the first global war, fought in Europe, India, and North America? (Page 51)

• Seven Years’ War

• World War I

• War of the Roses

• Hundred Years’ War

The growth of reading during the Enlightenment was due to (Page 41)

• Many books were now aimed at the middle class.

• The printing press made publishing less expensive.

• Education was more widespread.

• Magazines and newspapers were developed for the general public.

Which founding document reflects the American colonists’ fear of a strong central government? (Page 59)

• Bill of Rights

• Treaty of Paris

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Many intellectuals of the 1500s and 1600s did not take Margaret Cavendish’s work seriously because (Page 40)

• she did not believe in rationalism.

• her work was not logical.

• her work was not signed.

• she was a woman.

Which of the following was a result of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Years' War? (Page 54)

• Russia gained control of Prussian lands.

• France was forced to withdraw from India.

• Austria regained control of Silesia from Prussia.

• France gained control of Britain's holdings in India.

Which of the following made it possible for scientists to practice direct observation? (Page 33)

• natural philosophers

• Greek thinkers

• the telescope and microscope

• the printing press