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Enlightenment

Quiz by Joel Jacobi

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  • Q1
    The MAGNA CARTA led to what Colonial view on government?
    Government could be overthrown if rights are not protected.
    Government should be seperated into three branches of government.
    Government power must be limited and rights preserved.
    All human beings possess natural rights.
    120s
  • Q2
    What was the impact of Baron de Montesquieu on the colonists after independence?
    Solidified the right of trial by jury.
    Established a representative form of government.
    The colonists wanted to preserve the English monarchy.
    The colonists created a government with three branches of government.
    120s
  • Q3
    Which is a characteristic of a society following the theory of RULE OF LAW?
    Government officials are above the law.
    The rich are entitled to special privileges not guaranteed to the poor.
    A monarch (King) holds absolute power.
    Government officials are held responsible for their actions and subject to the same laws as regular citizens.
    120s
  • Q4
    The MAYFLOWER COMPACT compact set forth the concept of ______________________ for the Pilgrims to abide by.
    Limited government
    Self-government.
    Rule of Law
    Federalism
    120s
  • Q5
    How did JOHN LOCKE influence the words written in the Declaration of Independence?
    Thomas Jefferson stated that all men are entitled to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
    Government should be based on popular sovereignty.
    Citizens are guaranteed a trial by jury.
    Thomas Jefferson stated that independence from England was inevitable.
    120s
  • Q6
    How did the ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS influence the colonists after independence?
    Guaranteed life, liberty, and happiness.
    Established the basis for a three branch government system.
    Limited the power of the central government.
    It set the framework for the American BIll of Rights, our first ten amendments.
    120s
  • Q7
    The Declaration of Independence set forth the statement that if a government fails to protect our Unalienable Rights (Natural Rights), we can overthrow the government and replace them . This was influenced by which Enlightenment philosopher?
    Mayflower Compact and the establishent of a Self Government
    Thomas Paine and beliefs in Common Sense
    John Locke and the Social Contract
    Baron de Montesquieu and his theory of three branches of government with checks and balances.
    120s
  • Q8
    THOMAS PAINE'S pamphlet "Common Sense" set the flames of revolution and called for Independence for England. Which of the following is NOT a belief of Thomas Paine?
    The colonist do not need to be under the rue of a tyranical King.
    Co-existance with Britian is possible through negotiation and diplomacy.
    Why should an island and country 3000 miles away rule from afar.
    All 13 colonies must stand united to repress the English monarchy.
    120s

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