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French, American, & Latin Revolutions

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The American Revolution and French Revolution were similar in that both
a)
were encouraged by Enlightenment ideas 
b)
sought to limit the power of the people 
c)
supported the theory of divine right of kings
d)
 increased the influence of religious institutions 
2.
This philosopher separated the government into three branches of government and argued for separation of powers.
a)
Montesquieu
b)
Locke
c)
Hobbes
d)
Rousseau
3.
Enlightenment thinkers contributed to changes in relationships between citizens and governments through their belief that
a)
Governments are instituted to protect citizens’ rights (social contract theory)
b)
most changes in government are dangerous
c)
absolute monarchy is the best form of government
d)
not every man is created equal
4.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen includes several Enlightenment ideas. Which of the following is not one of the Enlightenment ideas incorporated into the document?
a)
People are incapable of ruling themselves 
b)
Citizens should have a voice in government 
c)
Government should be limited
d)
All citizens possess basic human rights
5.
Who makes up the Third Estate? 
a)
bourgeoisie, artisans, peasants
b)
nobility
c)
clergy
6.
Why did members of the Third Estate take revolutionary action? 
a)
had no rights or voice in government, paid more taxes than the other two estates
b)
disagreed with the ideas in the Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen
c)
believed a king should rule the people
d)
were suspicious of Enlightenment ideas
7.
John Locke believed that the government had an obligation to the people it governed to protect their natural rights. If the government failed to do this, then the people had the right to
a)
overthrow the government
b)
continue to be persecuted
c)
move to the another country
d)
refuse to vote in the next election
8.
Which of the following is not an idea from the Enlightenment?
a)
Kings rule through divine right.
b)
People have natural rights.
c)
People have the freedom of speech and religion.
d)
Government should serve the people.
9.
The philosopher who believed that all people are born free and equal, with the rights to life, liberty, and property was
a)
Locke
b)
Hobbes
c)
Montesquieu
d)
Rousseau
10.
This was the period under Maximilian Robespierre when revolutionary courts were set up to prosecute enemies of the French Revolution.
a)
Reign of Terror
b)
The Directory
c)
The Enlightenment
d)
The National Assembly 
11.
Enlightenment philosophes such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau challenged the idea of the divine right of kings. They wrote about a government’s obligations to uphold people’s rights and how the government should be based on the consent of the governed. These new ideas encouraged people to:
a)
Engage in revolutions to establish democratic governments
b)
Call for church leaders to create theocracies and replace the monarchies.
c)
Look for leaders who would exercise dictatorial powers
d)
Remain firm in their support of absolute monarchs
12.
Intellectual movement that stressed reason and the power of individuals. It challenged modern forms of government and asked what the ultimate purpose of a government should be. 
a)
Enlightenment
b)
Scientific Revolution
c)
Government Revolution
d)
Reformation 
13.
Who made up the Second Estate? 
a)
nobility
b)
clergy
c)
doctors and lawyers
d)
peasants
14.
What is the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?
a)
First step in the Third Estate forming an organized protest against the French government
b)
Promised each other to fight for an absolute monarchy
c)
anointed a new king, Maximilian Robespierre
d)
played an epic match of handball
15.
This man was the leader of The Committee of Public Safety who believed in active citizenship and turning in “enemies of the Revolution.” He led during the infamous Reign of Terror, finally losing his own head to the guillotine.
a)
Robespierre
b)
Danton
c)
Necker
d)
Marat
16.
This individual become a national hero for his role in the defeat of Austria. He constructed a coup d ’tat to take over the French government.
a)
Bonaparte
b)
Danton
c)
Marat
d)
Robespierre
17.
Who made up the First Estate? 
a)
nobility
b)
clergy
c)
peasants
d)
bourgeoisie 
18.

This drawing illustrates conditions that contributed primarily to the beginning of the

a)

Protestant Reformation

b)

Unification of Germany

c)

Napoleonic Wars

d)

French Revolution

19.

What the point of view of the author of this drawing?

a)

One group paid heavy taxes that supported the other two groups.

b)

Hard work, prayer, and a good example allowed for a stable government in France.

c)

Peasants and professionals in this society were gaining political and economic power

d)

French society emphasized the importance of natural law and social equality.

20.

Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen—1789

Approved by the National Assembly of France, August 26, 1789

Articles:

1. Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.


2. The aim of all political association is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible [inalienable] rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. . . .

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Which of the following individuals most strongly influenced the ideas in the excerpt of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen above?

a)

Louis XIV

b)

Montesquieu

c)

John Locke

d)

Thomas Hobbes

21.

Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen—1789

Approved by the National Assembly of France, August 26, 1789

Articles:

1. Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.


2. The aim of all political association is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible [inalienable] rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. . . .

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Which of the following states the point of view of the authors of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen?

a)

A government should make laws to protect the natural rights of its citizen.

b)

Absolute monarchy is a form of government that guarantees the rights of citizens.

c)

Property is a more valuable natural right than security.

d)

A government should oppress its people to ensure that they are safe.

22.

Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen—1789

Approved by the National Assembly of France, August 26, 1789

Articles:

1. Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.


2. The aim of all political association is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible [inalienable] rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. . . .

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Identify the best use of this document for a historian.

a)

To determine the actions taken by Louis XVI during his rule of France.

b)

To study how Louis XVI granted natural rights to French citizens

c)

To evaluate how free and equal the people of France were after the French Revolution

d)

To understand the hopes of representatives in the National Assembly of France

23.

Based on a comparison of these maps of South America, which conclusion is accurate?

a)

Many regions of South America gained their independence between 1790 and 1828.

b)

All of South America was independent by 1828.

c)

Spain continued to gain South American colonies in the 19th century.

d)

Between 1790 and 1828, South American political boundaries remained unchanged except for Brazil

24.

Which individual is most closely associated with the changes indicated on these maps?

a)

Emiliano Zapata

b)

Simón Bolívar

c)

Porfirio Díaz

d)

Pancho Villa

25.

August 29, 1793

Brothers and friends.

I am Toussaint L’Ouverture, my name is perhaps known to you. I have undertaken vengeance. I want Liberty and Equality to reign in San Domingo. I work to bring them into existence. Unite yourselves to us, brothers, and fight with us for the same cause, etc. . . .

Which statement describes the author’s purpose for writing this letter?

a)

To propose peace terms to the French

b)

To inspire a rebellion

c)

To document his thoughts for personal reflection

d)

To gather support for the French

26.

August 29, 1793

Brothers and friends.

I am Toussaint L’Ouverture, my name is perhaps known to you. I have undertaken vengeance. I want Liberty and Equality to reign in San Domingo. I work to bring them into existence. Unite yourselves to us, brothers, and fight with us for the same cause, etc. . . .

Identify one effect of Toussaint L’Ouverture’s letter.

a)

The establishment of the independent nation of Haiti

b)

Independence from Spain

c)

Simon Bolivar was made president of the country

d)

San Domino became the most profitable French colony

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