Unit 4

The time period during the 1700's, in which through reason, people and governments could solve every social, economic, & political problem.

• Absolutism

• Glorious Revolution

• American Revolution

• Enlightenment

The Enlightenment idea of natural law stemmed from which revolution?

• Scientific Revolution

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

• Glorious Revolution

The main cause of the American Revolution that made the colonists upset was:

• The English stole from American ships

• Unfair taxes

• Forcing Americans to join the British army

• The French trying to take over America

Who believed people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

Who argued that people need a strong ruler to maintain social order?

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• John Locke

Who advocated for freedom of speech and religion?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which philosopher is linked to the concept of separation of powers?

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

Who is recognized for championing women’s rights?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

The primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to:

• Declare war on Britain

• Justify the colonies' rebellion against Britain

• Create a new constitution

• Establish trade with France

What is the time period during the French Revolution called when over 800 people a month were being executed in Paris?

• Guillotine

• Continental System

• Bourgeoisie

• Napoleonic Code

• Reign of Terror