Exploring Enlightenment's Impact on the American Revolution

Which period's ideas are evident in the American government and laws?

• Enlightenment

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

Who had the most influence on the Declaration of Independence?

• Locke

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

What did the Declaration of Independence emphasize as the government's obligation?

• To expand territory

• To maintain order

• To increase wealth

• To protect natural rights

Why did the British government view the American colonies primarily?

• As a military base

• As a cultural exchange

• As a place for settlement

• As a source of income

What right did the Declaration of Independence grant to the people if the government failed to protect them?

• Right to vote

• Right to free speech

• Right to protest

• Right to abolish the government

Who had the most impact on the Constitution?

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Locke

• Montesquieu

What concept did Rousseau contribute to the Constitution?

• Separation of powers

• Natural rights

• Economic freedom

• Social contract

Which phrase in the Constitution reflects Rousseau's influence?

• Government of the people, by the people, for the people

• All men are created equal

• We the People of the United States

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

Who influenced the idea of three branches of government?

• Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

What was the main reason for adopting Montesquieu's idea of three branches of government?

• To reduce government size

• To increase efficiency

• To centralize power

• To prevent one central power from dominating