The Enlightenment and the American Revolution

Which 18th century intellectual and philosophical movement championed ideals like liberty, progress, tolerance, and separation of church and state?

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Reformation

• The Industrial Revolution

Which theory posits that the state exists to serve the will of the people, who are the source of all political power enjoyed by the state?

• Political Realism Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

• Popular Sovereignty Theory

Who among the following French philosophers is renowned for his defense of civil liberties, including the right to practice any religion and engage in free trade?

• Michel de Montaigne

• Voltaire

• René Descartes

• Blaise Pascal

According to John Locke, which natural rights are inherent to all individuals at birth?

• Freedom of speech, religion, and the pursuit of happiness

• Life, liberty, and property

• Freedom of speech, religion, and property

• Life, liberty, and religious toleration

Which philosopher proposed the idea of separation of powers in government?

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Immanuel Kant

• David Hume

Who is known for his work on the social contract theory?

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Beccaria

• Hobbes

Who is known for writing 'Two Treatises of Government," greatly influencing the principles of the Declaration of Independence as well as the Constitution, and is often referred to as the 'Father of Liberalism'?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Mary Wollstonecraft

Who was the English philosopher that argued for women's education and equality during the Enlightenment period?

• David Hume

• Thomas Hobbes

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Adam Smith

What was one of the main reasons for the American colonies' dissatisfaction with the British rule?

• Imposition of high taxes to fund the French and Indian War

• King George III's decision to expand the British Empire

• British efforts to put down insurrections in India

• King George III's luxurious lifestyle

Who was the main author of the document that declared the independence of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin