Influence of Enlightenment and Revolutions

How did the Enlightenment influence the Declaration of Independence?

• It promoted the idea of monarchy.

• It suggested that if the government denies people's rights, they can overthrow it.

• It encouraged the expansion of empires.

• It supported the divine right of kings.

What is the concept of popular sovereignty?

• Power rests with the monarchy.

• Power rests with the people.

• Power rests with the military.

• Power rests with the aristocracy.

Who was the English Civil War between?

• Charles I and the French.

• Charles I and Parliament.

• Charles I and the Spanish.

• Charles I and the Dutch.

What was a social effect of Latin America after independence movements?

• Increased colonial rule.

• Ending legal systems of discrimination.

• Expansion of European territories.

• Strengthening of monarchies.

What was a similarity between the French and American Revolution?

• More representation in the government.

• Expansion of the British Empire.

• Strengthening of the monarchy.

• Decrease in taxes.

Who spread nationalism, expanded education, and promoted equality?

• Louis XIV.

• Napoleon.

• George Washington.

• Queen Victoria.

What was the cause of the American Revolution?

• Imposing new taxes.

• Expansion of territories.

• Strengthening of the monarchy.

• Decrease in trade.

What was not a goal of the Congress of Vienna?

• Bring Napoleon back.

• Establish a balance of power.

• Restore monarchies.

• Redraw the map of Europe.

What was the economic cause of the French Revolution?

• Government faced bankruptcy.

• Increase in trade.

• Expansion of territories.

• Strengthening of the monarchy.

What revolution forced William and Mary to take the throne?

• American Revolution.

• French Revolution.

• Glorious Revolution.

• Industrial Revolution.