American Revolution

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

• Montesquieu's theory of the social contract

• Locke's idea of popular sovereignty

• Voltaire's idea of an enlightened monarchy

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

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

• It declared independence from Britain.

• It gained the support of France.

• It demanded that George III repeal colonial taxes.

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

What factors helped Britain become a global power?

• limited trade restrictions, location, territorial expansion.

• limited trade restrictions, location, alliance with France.

• high trade restrictions, low national debt, mercantilism

• high trade restrictions, control of slave trade, territorial expansion.

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

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

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

• the separation of powers among different branches of government.

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

Which of the following was NOT a strength of the colonial army?

• home field advantage

• large trained military

• fighting for a cause

• George Washington's leadership

In what way did George III impact the British government?

• He imposed policies that strengthened Britain's empire

• He worked closely with Parliament and the cabinet

• He tried to make Parliament bend to his will.

• He was unable to appoint his own ministers.

What was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

• It ended the French and Indian War.

• It recognized American independence from Britain.

• It established the British East India Company.

• It led to the Boston Tea Party.

Which Enlightenment thinker is most associated with the idea of separation of powers?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to

• insure complete equality among all citizens.

• protect each individual's natural rights.

• protect the power of monarchs.

• provide a nation with stability.

The purpose of the Navigation Acts was to

• regulate colonial trade.

• build a global trading network.

• increase the size of the British navy.

• assert British control over the slave trade.