Enlightenment Ideas and American Government

Enlightenment Ideas and American Government

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History, Philosophy, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the origins of American government, highlighting three major influences: the ancient world, the English tradition, and the Enlightenment. It discusses how ancient Greece and Rome contributed ideas of democracy and governance, the impact of English legal traditions like the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights, and the philosophical contributions of Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau. These influences shaped the founding fathers' thoughts and the structure of American government.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major influences on American government discussed in the video?

The English tradition

The ancient world

The Industrial Revolution

The Enlightenment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key feature of Athenian democracy?

Hereditary monarchy

Rule by a single leader

Voting by lottery

Elected representatives

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Roman institution shares its name with an American governmental body?

The Senate

The Assembly

The Consulate

The Tribunal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What document, signed in 1215, was a landmark in limiting the power of the English monarchy?

The English Bill of Rights

The Magna Carta

The Petition of Right

The Habeas Corpus Act

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were invited to replace James II as rulers of England, leading to the signing of the English Bill of Rights?

Charles I and Henrietta Maria

William and Mary

George I and Sophia

Edward VI and Jane Grey

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major concern of the American colonies regarding their relationship with the English Parliament?

Trade restrictions

Lack of representation

Excessive military presence

Religious persecution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for advocating the separation of powers in government?

Baron de Montesquieu

Voltaire

John Locke

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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