American & French Revolution Test

What does "no taxation without representation" mean?

• Colonists had no choice in electing governors and still had to pay taxes.

• Colonists had a choice in electing governors and still had to pay taxes.

• Colonists did not have to pay taxes.

What happened after the colonists decided not to pay taxes?

• Colonists refused to pay taxes to King George III.

• The colonists received tax breaks from Britain.
• The colonists were rewarded with more land.
• The colonists celebrated their newfound wealth.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin

The Declaration of Independence calls for 3 inalienable rights. What are they?

• Health, Wealth, and Power
• Freedom, Equality, and Justice
• Safety, Security, and Community
• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

How many constitutional amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 20
• 5
• 15
• 10

Whose rights were NOT included in the Bill of Rights?

• Women, African Americans, and Native Americans.

• Elderly citizens
• Immigrants
• Children

Why was the Battle of Saratoga such a decisive one?

• It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact.
• It prompted French participation and the support of colonists.

• It resulted in a decisive British victory.
• It was fought over control of a small town.

American independence came through which 1783 Treaty?

• Treaty of Paris
• Treaty of Tordesillas
• Treaty of North Augusta

• Treaty of Versailles

What impact did the American Revolution have on the French Revolution?

• The American Revolution inspired the French Revolution by demonstrating the possibility of replacing monarchy with democracy.

• The American Revolution had no effect on France's political landscape.
• The American Revolution led to a stronger monarchy in France.
• The French Revolution was solely inspired by economic factors unrelated to America.

French society was divided into three classes prior to the Revolution. What were they called and who was in each class? (Select all that apply.

• First Estate: clergy

• Second Estate: nobility

• First Estate: merchants
• Third Estate: commoners