Political Revolutions Test Review

Mercantilism could be defined as...

• An economic model where colonies make money for the home country

• A belief in free trade and open markets for the colony and home country

• An economic theory that emphasizes free trade

• A political system based on democratic ideas

Select all that apply: The French and Indian War was fought between which main parties?

• Britain

• France

• Russia

• Germany

• Native Americans

The Treaty of Paris (1763) was a significant agreement that:

• Ended the American Revolutionary War

• Marked the end of the French and Indian War

• Established the United Nations

• Divided the Roman Empire

Match the following statements with their outcomes related to the French and Indian War:

• The French and Indian War improved ties between Britain and its colonies.

• it led to the immediate independence of the American colonies.

• The French and Indian War was inconsequential to the colonies.

• it had no significant impact on the American colonies.

• The French and Indian War directly resulted in American independence.

• it resulted in British debt, leading to increased taxes on American colonies.

• The French and Indian War caused financial strain on Britain.

• it strengthened the relationship between the British and the American colonies.

Colonists protested the Stamp Act and other British taxes because:

• they believed it violated their rights as Englishmen.

• they wanted to pay more taxes.

• they supported British taxation policies.

• they were loyal to the British crown.

Locke's ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence by:

• emphasizing the need for a strong central government

• advocating for the divine right of kings

• promoting the concept of natural rights and government by consent

• supporting the idea of a monarchy

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

The Enlightenment thinker who heavily influenced the American Revolution was:

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

In a school election, which of the following best defines or gives an example of popular sovereignty?

• The power of the student council is derived from the consent of the students.

• A system where the principal has absolute power.

• A form of governance where the teachers hold all the power.

• A political system where the school board makes all the decisions.

Based on this image what Constitutional Concept is being represented?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Individual Liberty