History Quiz

In addition to a favorable location for trade and limited trade restrictions, what factor helped Britain become a global power in the 1700s?

• territorial expansion

• low national debt

• alliance with France

• mercantilism

The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to

• insure complete equality among all citizens.

• protect the power of monarchs.

• protect each individual’s natural rights.

• provide a nation with stability.

After the American Revolution began, which of the following actions did the Continental Congress take FIRST?

• It declared independence from Britain.

• It demanded that George III repeal colonial taxes.

• It gained the support of France.

• It raised an army and put George Washington in charge.

Which of the following influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• Montesquieu’s theory of the social contract

• Voltaire’s idea of an enlightened monarchy

• Locke’s idea of popular sovereignty

• Hobbes’s idea of the need for a powerful government

A key component of the U.S. government under the Constitution is

• an executive branch that has final authority over all decisions.

• the separation of powers among different branches of government.

• a legislative branch whose members are picked by the president.

• a judicial branch that has the power to make laws.

In addition to a favorable location for trade and limited trade restrictions, what factor helped Britain become a global power in the 1700s?

• Territorial expansion

• Industrial revolution

• Agricultural development

• Scientific advancements

The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to

• Protect each individual's natural rights

• Establish a monarchy

• Control trade routes

• Expand territorial boundaries

After the American Revolution began, which of the following actions did the Continental Congress take FIRST?

• It raised an army and put George Washington in charge.

• It declared war on Britain.

• It signed the Treaty of Paris.

• It established a new currency.

Which of the following influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• Locke’s idea of popular sovereignty

• Rousseau’s concept of social contract

• Hobbes’ theory of absolute monarchy

• Montesquieu’s separation of powers

A key component of the U.S. government under the Constitution is

• the separation of powers among different branches of government.

• the concentration of power in a single branch.

• the elimination of checks and balances.

• the establishment of a monarchy.