18th Century Trends

Which of the following is an example of the elements of historical thinking, especially context and contingency, in this lesson?

• Identifying the time period and circumstances surrounding an event

• Memorizing dates without understanding their significance

• Ignoring the influence of different perspectives

• Assuming events would happen the same way regardless of context

Population growth in the 18th century was a necessary precursor for the coming of the Revolution because:

• it increased demand for food and jobs, leading to social unrest.

• it led to a decrease in urbanization.

• it reduced the influence of the middle class.

• it strengthened the monarchy's power.

The Consumer Revolution affected behaviors by:

• Encouraging people to buy more goods and focus on material possessions

• Reducing interest in new products and innovations

• Decreasing the importance of advertising

• Limiting access to foreign goods

The Consumer Revolution contributed to the coming of the Revolution by:

• increasing colonial dependence on British goods and creating economic tensions

• reducing trade between the colonies and Britain

• eliminating class differences in the colonies

• strengthening loyalty to the British crown

Changes in trade influenced the rise of the culture of sensibility by:

• Increasing exposure to new goods and ideas

• Decreasing social mobility

• Limiting access to luxury items

• Reducing cultural exchange

The Baptists in Virginia in June 1776 hoped to achieve which of the following, according to their petition?

• Greater political representation

• Religious freedom and equality

• Economic independence

• Abolition of slavery

John Locke wrote his Two Treatise in reaction to what event?

• The Glorious Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The English Civil War

William and Mary coming to power in England challenged the monarchical idea of ruling by birth because:

• They were chosen by Parliament, not by hereditary succession.

• They were the direct heirs to the throne.

• They abolished the monarchy entirely.

• They ruled without any laws or restrictions.

A “state of nature” refers to:

• A condition in which humans lived before the establishment of organized societies or governments.

• A modern democratic society.

• A period after the creation of laws and governments.

• A time when technology was highly advanced.

According to John Locke, men would give up their natural freedom to:

• form a government for protection of their rights

• gain unlimited power

• escape from society

• avoid paying taxes