VAUS 5D: The Enlightenment and The Declaration of Independence

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish trade agreements

• To declare independence from Britain

• To form a new religion

• To create a new language

The Enlightenment influenced which two major revolutions?

• Russian and Chinese Revolutions

• American and French Revolutions

• Industrial and Scientific Revolutions

• Mexican and Cuban Revolutions

What did the Enlightenment influence the creation of in the United States?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The U.S. Bill of Rights and Constitution

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Articles of Confederation

Which of the following is an influence of Thomas Hobbes' ideas today?

• Unlimited government

• Inalienable rights

• Divine right of kings

• Economic determinism

What type of government did Thomas Hobbes believe was necessary?

• Limited government

• Absolute monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Federal republic

The document, influenced by John Locke, that outlines the rights of individuals is (a)  

• The Bill of Rights
• The Federalist Papers
• The Mayflower Compact
• The Edict of Nantes

According to Laissez-Faire Economics, the government's role should be (a)  

• Heavily regulate the economy
• Control all major industries
• Not interfere
• Set fixed prices for goods

Which document is NOT listed as being influenced by Adam Smith's ideas?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

Match the following philosophers with their contributions.

• Known for the theory of the invisible hand in economics

• Adam Smith

• Developed the concept of the social contract

• Voltaire

• Advocated the "Separation of Powers"

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Advocated for freedom of speech and religion

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

Who is known for the idea of "Separation of Church and State"?

• Voltaire

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu