19 Questions
Which theory challenged the traditional 'divine right' of monarchs and advocated for authority coming from the consent of the governed?
John Locke's theory of contractual government
Which event in American history led to the mounting colonial protest over taxes, trade policies, and Parliamentary rule?
Boston Tea Party in 1773
Which document severed ties between the Thirteen Colonies and Britain, inspired by Enlightenment ideals and Locke's theory of government?
Declaration of Independence
What values were considered important during the Enlightenment period?
Freedom and equality
Which group did not initially have equality extended to them during the Enlightenment period?
Aristocrats
In which year did the skirmish between British troops and colonial militia take place at Lexington?
1775
'The Social Contract' was a work by which Enlightenment philosopher that emphasized popular sovereignty?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Which event led to the Colonial Congress gathering in 1774 to protest against British representation policies?
'Intolerable Acts'
'The Declaration of Independence' was primarily influenced by ideas from which movement?
'Enlightenment'
According to John Locke's theory of contractual government, where does authority come from?
The consent of the governed
What important values of the Enlightenment included demands for freedom of worship and expression?
Freedom and equality
What event in colonial America led to the Declaration of Independence being inspired by Enlightenment ideals and Locke's theory of government?
Boston Tea Party
Which group was NOT mentioned as having equality extended to them during the Enlightenment?
Merchants
What did the Declaration of Independence signify for the thirteen united States of America?
Severing ties with Britain
Which event in colonial America heightened tensions between Britain and the North American colonies due to imposed taxes and trade policies?
Colonial boycott of British goods
What theory challenged the traditional concept of monarchs having a 'divine right' to rule?
Enlightenment theory
Who was responsible for making monarchs accountable to the people, according to the Enlightenment ideals?
Enlightenment thinkers
What did the Continental Congress in 1774 protest regarding representation in Parliament?
Taxation without representation
Which event marked the beginning of escalating tensions between British troops and colonial militia?
Lexington skirmish
Test your knowledge on popular sovereignty and political upheaval, including concepts like relocating sovereignty in the people, Enlightenment ideas challenging traditional monarchies, and values of freedom and equality. Explore theories by John Locke and key demands of the Enlightenment period.
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