Chapter 4-The Glorious Revolution and England's Constitutional Monarchy Quiz

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Which country did Voltaire consider to have the most progressive government in Europe?

Germany

France

England (correct)

Spain

What type of government did England have after the Glorious Revolution of 1688?

Republic

Constitutional monarchy (correct)

Dictatorship

Absolute monarchy

What did the British Parliament do to prevent colonists from selling their most valuable products to other countries?

Passed the Navigation Act (correct)

Enforced strict trade regulations

Implemented high taxes on imported goods

Imposed restrictions on colonial governments

During which years did the French and Indian War take place?

1754-1763 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act passed by the British Parliament in 1765?

To require colonists to pay a tax on printed materials Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1773 led to increased hostilities between the American colonists and the British?

The Boston Tea Party Signup and view all the answers

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

The Battle of Lexington and Concord Signup and view all the answers

What were the main achievements that Thomas Jefferson wanted to be remembered for?

Author of the Declaration of Independence, author of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and founder of the University of Virginia Signup and view all the answers

Who issued the Declaration of Independence in July 1776?

Thomas Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

When was the Declaration of Independence issued?

July 1776 Signup and view all the answers

Which political leader wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

What ideas did the Declaration of Independence reflect?

The ideas of John Locke and the Enlightenment Signup and view all the answers

What did the Declaration of Independence assert about people's rights?

People have the right to rebel against an unjust ruler Signup and view all the answers

Who won the war for independence?

The Americans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the success of the American colonists in the Revolutionary War?

The British army defending their homeland Signup and view all the answers

What was the decisive event that led to the surrender of the British army commanded by Lord Cornwallis?

The Americans trapping the British army near Yorktown Signup and view all the answers

Why did the British citizens call for peace after a few years of fighting the Revolutionary War?

The expensive cost of fighting an overseas war Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons for the success of the American colonists in the Revolutionary War?

The Americans were fighting on their home turf. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of French entry into the war in 1778?

France provided military support to the Americans. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?

The British army commanded by Lord Cornwallis surrendered. Signup and view all the answers

Which document established the United States as a republic?

Articles of Confederation Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for creating a weak national government under the Articles of Confederation?

To protect the authority of the 13 states Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

To create a strong national government Signup and view all the answers

Which political theorists were the delegates familiar with?

Montesquieu, Locke, and Rousseau Signup and view all the answers

What did the delegates create using the political ideas of the Enlightenment?

A new system of government Signup and view all the answers

What type of government did the delegates distrust?

A powerful central government controlled by one person or group Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress?

Executive Signup and view all the answers

What did the Federalists promise in order to gain support for the Constitution?

To add a bill of rights to the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Which document protected basic rights such as freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion?

The Bill of Rights Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 4-The Glorious Revolution and England's Constitutional Monarchy Quiz

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Which country did Voltaire consider to have the most progressive government in Europe?

What type of government did England have after the Glorious Revolution of 1688?

What did the British Parliament do to prevent colonists from selling their most valuable products to other countries?

During which years did the French and Indian War take place?

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act passed by the British Parliament in 1765?

What event in 1773 led to increased hostilities between the American colonists and the British?

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

What were the main achievements that Thomas Jefferson wanted to be remembered for?

Who issued the Declaration of Independence in July 1776?

When was the Declaration of Independence issued?

Which political leader wrote the Declaration of Independence?

What ideas did the Declaration of Independence reflect?

What did the Declaration of Independence assert about people's rights?

Who won the war for independence?

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the success of the American colonists in the Revolutionary War?

What was the decisive event that led to the surrender of the British army commanded by Lord Cornwallis?

Why did the British citizens call for peace after a few years of fighting the Revolutionary War?

What was one of the reasons for the success of the American colonists in the Revolutionary War?

What was the significance of French entry into the war in 1778?

What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?

Which document established the United States as a republic?

What was the main reason for creating a weak national government under the Articles of Confederation?

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

Which political theorists were the delegates familiar with?

What did the delegates create using the political ideas of the Enlightenment?

What type of government did the delegates distrust?

Which branch of government has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress?

What did the Federalists promise in order to gain support for the Constitution?

Which document protected basic rights such as freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion?

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