Enlightenment and American Revolution Quiz

How did Enlightenment ideas influence the American Revolution?

Who is known for the idea of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

Which Enlightenment thinker promoted the idea of the separation of powers in government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

What was the main reason the American colonists resisted British rule before the American Revolution?

• No taxation without representation

• Desire for more land

• Religious differences

• Colonial greed

Which document declared that the American colonies were breaking away from Britain?

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

How did Enlightenment ideas influence the Declaration of Independence?

• By promoting absolute monarchy

• By stressing individual rights and the right to self-governance

• By supporting the British Empire’s control over colonies

• By rejecting the idea of democracy

Which idea is Montesquieu most known for?

• The idea of natural rights

• The importance of freedom of speech

• The idea of separation of powers in government

• The concept of the social contract

The American Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideas. Which of the following is NOT one of these ideas?

• Natural rights

• Separation of powers

• Divine right of kings

• Government by consent

Which event marked the official start of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

What was one major reason the colonists wanted to break away from Britain during the American Revolution?