What was one of the main reasons the American colonists were upset with King George III?

American Revolution and Enlightenment Ideas

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He reduced the number of British troops in the colonies.
He allowed them to trade freely with other countries.
He provided them with representation in the British Parliament.
He imposed taxes without their consent.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the colonists' reaction to being forced to house British soldiers?
They welcomed the soldiers with open arms.
They were indifferent to the presence of soldiers.
They were outraged by the imposition without compensation.
They were pleased to support the British troops.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was primarily responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key idea of the Age of Enlightenment that influenced the American colonies?
The divine right of kings
The importance of monarchy
The necessity of colonial rule
Natural rights and equality
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the concept of popular sovereignty?
Governments should be chosen and controlled by the people.
Kings have the divine right to rule.
Governments should be based on hereditary succession.
Colonies should be governed by foreign powers.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of the Social Contract?
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Paine
Voltaire
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the writings of John Locke and Thomas Paine influence the American colonies?
They motivated the colonies to stand up against British oppression.
They inspired the colonies to accept British rule.
They discouraged the colonies from seeking independence.
They had no significant impact on the colonies.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the result of the American colonies declaring independence?
The colonies were divided into separate countries.
A new nation, the United States of America, was formed.
The colonies remained under British rule.
The British monarchy was overthrown.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of government was established in the United States after independence?
A monarchy
A democracy
A dictatorship
An oligarchy
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