WorksheetsUnit 2: Age of Revolutions
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 3hrs 10mins
Both the United States Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man emphasized the ideas that governments must
protect the rights of people.
operate on a system of checks and balances.
support established religious beliefs.
guarantee economic prosperity.
Unlike the French Revolution, the American Revolution produced
short-term military rule.
women's suffrage.
strategic alliances.
a lasting constitution.
What effect did the Enlightenment have on political thought in the American Colonies?
Colonial leaders began advocating the adoption of state-supported church.
Colonial leaders began extending voting rights to all citizens.
Colonists began to question the authority of the British monarchy.
The First Continental Congress determined a need for a federal bill of rights.
__________________ is the only system of government in which a king or queen is the only source of power.
Democracy
Dictaroship
Absolute Monarchy
Commonwealth
During the Enligthenment, merchantilism was replaced by
command economy
trade and barter systems
free markets and laissez-faire economy.
profitable trading for the mother country.
Enlightenment thinkers contributed to changes in relationships between citizens and government through their belief that
most changes in government are dangerous
Governments are created to protect citizens' rights.
Absolute monarchy is the most effective form of government.
Popular liberties should be limited by the need for social order.
Which of the follow led to the French Revolution?
The Estate System
debt from the Seven Years War
the success of the American Revolution
All of the above
Who was the leader of the Haitian independence movement?
Toussaint Louverture
Miguel Hidalgo
Jose de San Martin
Simon Bolivar
Why did the French accept Louis-Napoleon as an emperor?
The French people were tired of instability within the government and wanted a strong ruler to bring peace
France did not accept Louis-Napoleon as an emperor, rather, he was forced upon them by the Catholic Church
The French people accepted Louis-Napoleon as an emperor, because he promised to progress the government towards a constitutional republic by the end of his life
The French people accepted Louis-Napoleon as an emperor, because of his strong history of economic brilliance, which they hoped would help bring France out of economic despair.
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the onset of Latin American independence movements throughout the first half of the 19th century?
The Enlightenment
French Revolution
American Revolution
Congress of Vienna
The first estate in pre revolutionary France was the
Clergy
Monarchy
Nobles
Bourgeoisie
King Louis XVI called in the Estates General because
They were called every year
France was under attack
France was in severe debt
All of the above
Which estate paid all of the taxes in France?
1st Estate
2nd Estate
3rd Estate
They all paid roughly the same
The leader of the Reign of Terror in France was
Robespieere
Napoleon
King Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
All of the following classes were members of the 3rd Estate EXCEPT
Bourgoise
Servants
Peasants
Nobles
The Radicals during the French Revolution wanted to
Re-establish the power of the Church
Impose higher taxes on the peasants
Abolish the monarchy
Give Nobles their estates back,
The French Revolution ended with
A permanent democracy in France
The execution of Napoleon
The monarchy being reestablished in France
None of the above
The Haitian Revolution is significant in that
it was the only successful slave revolt in modern history
It was one of the few bloodless revolutions in modern history
It led to the abolition of slavery across the world
It turned Haiti into a limited monarchy
What was one result of both the French Revolution and the American Revolution?
increased involvement of religious leaders in political affairs.
the restoration of civil rights to all marginalized groups
it suggested that the only way to establish a democratic government was to form an entirely new nation
it showed the principles of the Enlightenment could be used to create a new kind of government.
Which group was part of the second estate?
Clergy
Nobility
Vast majority of the population
Which group was part of the third estate?
Clergy
Nobility
Vast majority of the population
What two wars placed a strain on the French treasury? (pick two)
Seven Years' War
War of 1812
American Revolution
War of the Roses
In July, 1789, what building did Parisians invade looking for weapons and wanting to free prisoners?
The Legislative Hall
The Palace of Versailles
The Bastille
The Royal Armory
What document, written in France in 1789, was the first step in writing a constitution?
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Petition of Right
English Bill of Rights
Led successful slave revolt against France and helped Haiti gain their independence.
Toussaint L’Ouverture
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Simon Bolivar
Jose de San Martin
Dom Pedro
The author of the famous pamphlet that argued for an end to monarchy and supported independence?
Thomas Paine
Tomas Pain
Thomas Jefferson
Why were most colonists angry about the taxes placed on them?
They were expensive
They felt like they lacked representation
No one likes taxes
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
What was one purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to establish a framework for government
to express reasons for limiting immigration
to list arguments for women’s suffrage
to state the reasons for the colonies to separate from England
In the Declaration the word "unalienable" means
Cannot be taken away
Cannot be transfered
Cannot be legislated
Cannot be proven
How did the Enlightenment inspire the American and French Revolutions?
