American Revolution Pt.1 Pt.1
What helped England build a vast trade network?
location and tradition of sea exploration helped it
In Philadelphia in 1774, representatives from 12 of the 13 British colonies met to discuss what? This was the First Continental Congress.
How should we respond to Britain’s harsh moves against the Massachusetts colony?
The Enlightenment was also called the Age of ___________
Reason
“My trade is to say what I think” - defender of the principle of freedom of speech
Voltaire
how old do you have to be to vote in the US?
18
During the 1700s, thousands of English settlers sailed to North America to do what?
build English colonies
The Second Continental Congress met and set up what? Who did they choose to lead this?
Continental Army, George Washington
During the Enlightenment there was a turn away from absolutism and divine right toward democracy and _____________
individual rights
This economic policy states business should operate with little or no government interference
economic policy of laissez faire
How many votes were cast in the 2020 presidential election?
over 155 million
How did the English Parliament respond to the Boston Tea Party & Boston Massacre?
passed laws to punish the Massachusetts Bay colony
Thomas Jefferson of Virginia was the author and heavily influenced by which Enlightenment philosopher? HINT: Natural Rights
John Locke
Define: absolute monarchy
a form of government where a single ruler (king/queen) has complete authority over a state/nation and is not limited by laws or a constitution
In a free market system the market is regulated by the laws of ____________ and _____________
supply and demand
How did Prussia emerge as a new German speaking power in North Europe?
Prussia created one of the best trained armies in the world
What did the colonists say when they protested?
“No taxation without representation,”
What happened on July 4, 1776?
American colonists signed the Declaration, pledging themselves to the cause of the United States of America
John Locke thought people were basically reasonable and moral. He thought that human beings had certain rights that belonged to all humans from birth. What is the name we call these rights?
natural rights
To protect against the attacks of the Enlightenment, many European monarchs waged a war of censorship. What does this mean?
restricting access to ideas and information
What are the names of the two candidates for vice presidents in upcoming election? x2 if you know what state they come from
Tim Walz, Minnesota
JD Vance, OH
Why did Britain apply mercantilist policies to its colonies?
in an attempt to strengthen its own economy at home → export more than import
What would probably happen to the men who signed the document if they did not gain independence?
Treason! if they lost they would be killed
Baron de Montesquieu believed the best way to protect liberty was to divide the various functions and powers of government. What do we call this?
Separation of powers --> 3 branches of government
Who was "untouched" by the Enlightenment at first?
Peasants
Upon returning to Russia, he embarked on a policy of westernization (adoption of Western ideas, technology, and culture). Who was this Russian czar?
Peter the Great