G7 Social Studies ESSA #1 24-25

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Difference between the American Revolution and The Enlightenment?

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The American Revolution was a physical rebellion that kicked out a government through force. The Enlightenment was an “ideological” revolution–it changed the way that people think about society and the world around them.

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Description: Old ideas about the physical world were challenged, leading to new research methods and popular ideas on gravity and planetary movement. Despite resistance from those in power, these ideas spread through trade and exploration, benefiting the modern world. What does this describe?

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The Scientific Revolution

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Who would most likely have said a statement like this? "I’ve had enough! We sit here starving in the streets, while the King and Queen live the life of ultimate luxury. This situation cannot last–we need to band together and kick them out in order to finally bring a change to our society…and get some basic needs met for once!"

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A common member of society at the start of the French Revolution

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Who would most likely be responsible for this piece of propaganda leading up to the American Revolution?

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A colonist trying to get all of the colonies to back this growing revolution against England.

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What makes the political cartoon concerning the "Boston Massacre" propaganda?

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It ONLY focuses on British soldiers firing on colonists without mentioning what led up to that.

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Which of the following statements best describes the common lasting effect of most revolutions?

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Revolutions unite people against the government in charge, but they end up dividing people after. Not every group gets to enjoy the same rights that others were promised.

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What was the main economic cause of the American Revolution?

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The imposition of taxes by the British government on the American colonies without representation in Parliament, such as the Stamp Act and the Tea Act.

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How did Enlightenment ideas influence the American Revolution?

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Enlightenment ideas emphasized individual liberty, democracy, and reason, which inspired American colonists to seek independence and establish a government based on these principles.

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What role did pamphlets like "Common Sense" play in the American Revolution?

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Pamphlets like "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine played a crucial role in persuading colonists to support independence from Britain by presenting arguments in a clear and compelling manner.

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What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution?

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The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, symbolized the end of the king's absolute power and the birth of the people's sovereignty, marking a turning point in the French Revolution.