The Age of Revolution and Enlightenment Assessment

Which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas about separation of powers directly influenced the structure of the American government?

• A. John Locke

• B. Voltaire

• C. Montesquieu

• D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What was the primary reason the Third Estate in French society was dissatisfied before the French Revolution?

• They had too many privileges

• They paid higher taxes despite having fewer rights

• They were part of the clergy

• They controlled the government

Which of these best describes Simon Bolivar's contribution to Latin American history?

• He established the French Republic

• He wrote the U.S. Constitution

• He liberated multiple South American countries from Spanish rule

• He led the Scientific Revolution

What Enlightenment concept, developed by John Locke, heavily influenced both the American and French Revolutions?

• Separation of powers

• Natural rights

• Religious authority

• Absolute monarchy

Which document was directly inspired by Enlightenment ideals and the American Revolution?

• The Scientific Method

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• Boyle's Law

What was a key feature of the U.S. Constitution that prevented any branch from becoming too powerful?

• The Divine Right of Kings

• The Three Estates System

• Checks and balances

• The Scientific Method

During the Scientific Revolution, what theory did Copernicus propose that Galileo later supported?

• Theory of gravity

• Theory of motion

• Heliocentric model

• Chemistry laws

Which value was NOT one of the main principles of the French Revolution?

• Liberty

• Monarchy

• Equality

• Fraternity

How did the Enlightenment influence revolutionary movements in the Americas and France?

• By promoting divine right of kings

• By emphasizing reason and individual rights

• By supporting absolute monarchy

• By opposing scientific advancement

What was a major outcome of the American Revolution?

• The creation of the Three Estates

• The formation of Gran Colombia

• The establishment of the French Republic

• The creation of the U.S. Constitution