American Colonists and British Relations

Which of the following were reasons that the American colonists were frustrated with the British? (Check all that apply)

• The British sought to limit colonists from expanding to the west

• The British did not allow the colonists to have representatives in government

• The British imposed new taxes on the colonists

The American colonists began forming volunteer armies to resist British control. The armies were known as...

• Militias

• Redcoats

• Garrisons

The Americans made their position clear on July 4, 1776 upon writing the....

• Declaration of Independence

• Stamp Act

• Parliamentary Doctrine

What Enlightenment era philosopher heavily influenced Thomas Jefferson's perspective in forming America?

• John Locke

• Rene Descartes

• Charles II

The form of government the colonists sought to create is known as a ________________, or a system of government in which the people elect representatives to make decisions regarding the direction of the country.

• Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

Following the American victory over the British at Yorktown, delegates agreed to create a system of government in which power is strictly defined and limited by written laws known as ________________.

• Constitutionalism

• Legalism

• Authoritarianism

How did the Enlightenment philosopher Montesquieu influence the power structure of the new American government?

• Power was divided between 3 branches of government, each with the power to check the other.

• Power was concentrated with President.

• Each year, the power would shift from one branch to the other.

Locke's ideas of life, liberty and property were equally applied to all Americans immediately upon the creation of the new country.

• True

• False

Which of the following were some reasons why the 3rd Estate in France was frustrated with their society? (Check all that apply)

• The top 2 Estates did not have to pay taxes

• The 3rd Estate had no political power

• Farmers were upset that food prices were so low in France

Which of the following was not a cause of increasing tension and desperation in French society during this time period?

• The 2nd Estate feeling powerless to make changes

• The amount of tax dollars used for the Seven Years War

• A year of bad crop harvests and increasing food prices/overcrowded cities

• The decision making of King Louis XVI and his wife's extravagant spending/Austrian heritage