American Revolution and Enlightenment Quiz

What was John Locke’s main contribution to political thought?

• Separation of powers

• Natural rights

• Freedom of speech

• Military strategy

What document reflects Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers?

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

What battle was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington & Concord

What was the role of the Sons of Liberty?

• Drafted the U.S. Constitution

• Supported British rule

• Led protests against British taxation

• Negotiated peace with Britain

According to Rousseau, where does government power come from?

• Divine right of kings

• Military strength

• The people

• Wealthy elites

What Enlightenment thinker promoted freedom of speech and religion?

• Voltaire

• Locke

• Hobbes

• Montesquieu

What document was influenced by John Locke’s idea of natural rights?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Bill of Rights

What was the main purpose of the Continental Congress?

• To negotiate a treaty with Britain

• To draft and approve the Declaration of Independence

• To organize a British trade agreement

• To create the Magna Carta

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Bunker Hill

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Lexington & Concord