Which of the following was NOT a common cause of political revolutions?
Political Revolutions Quiz

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Social Studies
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11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Social inequality
Economic hardship
Strong centralized governments with fair representation
Enlightenment ideas
Answer explanation
Strong centralized governments with fair representation typically reduce the likelihood of revolutions, as they address grievances and provide a voice to the populace, unlike social inequality, economic hardship, and Enlightenment ideas which often fuel unrest.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which Enlightenment thinker argued that people have natural rights and that governments must protect them?
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Locke
Hobbes
Answer explanation
John Locke argued that individuals possess natural rights to life, liberty, and property, and that it is the government's duty to protect these rights. This foundational idea influenced modern democratic thought.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
The phrase "taxation without representation" reflected which major cause of the American Revolution?
Religious conflict
Economic policies and lack of colonial representation in British Parliament
British military expansion into North America
Slavery debates
Answer explanation
The phrase "taxation without representation" highlighted the colonists' frustration with British economic policies and their lack of representation in Parliament, which were key factors leading to the American Revolution.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which document outlined Enlightenment ideas in the American colonies and justified their independence?
The Magna Carta
The U.S. Constitution
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of Independence
Answer explanation
The Declaration of Independence articulated Enlightenment ideas, emphasizing individual rights and the justification for the American colonies' separation from British rule.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
How did Montesquieu’s Enlightenment ideas influence the U.S. government?
He promoted the idea of direct democracy.
He introduced the idea of natural rights.
He argued for separation of powers and checks and balances.
He believed in absolute monarchy.
Answer explanation
Montesquieu's advocacy for separation of powers and checks and balances significantly shaped the U.S. government structure, ensuring that no single branch would dominate, thus promoting a balanced and fair system.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Match each Enlightenment thinker with their main idea.
Social contract theory
Voltaire
Separation of powers
Rousseau
Freedom of speech and religion
John Locke
Natural rights and government by consent
Thomas Jefferson
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Montesquieu
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
How did the American Revolution influence future political revolutions?
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Answer explanation
The success of the American Revolution inspired revolutions in France and Haiti by proving that Enlightenment ideas could lead to real political change. The Declaration of Independence promoted ideas of self-government, rights, and overthrowing unjust rulers.
8.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
Explain how the Enlightenment influenced the Declaration of Independence. Provide at least one specific thinker’s ideas.
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The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individual rights, influencing the Declaration of Independence. Thinker John Locke argued for natural rights, asserting that government derives power from the consent of the governed, a key principle in the document.
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