Enlightenment Thinkers
This theorist believed in the right to life, liberty, and the ability to own property.
Who is John Locke?
The Constitution begins with this phrase that shows government is based on the people.
What is "We The People"?
This event was used as propaganda to stir anger against the British after five colonists were killed.
What is the Boston Massacre?
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly.
What is the 1st Amendment?
The Constitution’s opening paragraph that lists its goals and purposes.
What is the Preamble?
To ensure safety, this theorist believed that people should give power to one absolute ruler.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
This principle makes sure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
What is Checks and Balances?
Colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest this general British policy.
What is taxation without representation?
The Second Amendment protects this right.
What is the right to bear arms?
Locke’s idea of natural rights directly inspired this key American document.
What is The Declaration of Independance?
This French thinker proposed the separation of powers to prevent tyranny.
Who is Montesquieu?
This body officially elects the President of the United States.
What is the Electoral College?
Common Sense was revolutionary because it argued independence using this kind of reasoning rather than appeals to tradition or religion.
What is rational thinking or Enlightenment ideals?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
The Boston Massacre was used by Patriots as this kind of persuasive messaging.
What is propaganda?
This Enlightenment thinker believed in the “general will” and that government should reflect the people’s collective good.
Who is Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
This is the first step in becoming a U.S Supreme Court Judge.
What is nomination by the president?
In a daring winter event, Washington led his troops across this river to surprise the Hessians.
What is the Delaware River?
This amendment gives the right to remain silent and protects against double jeopardy.
What is the Fifth Amendment?
The Enlightenment idea that people agree to form governments in exchange for protection of their rights.
What is the Social Contract?
This idea, central to Locke and later the Declaration of Independence, claims all humans are born with basic freedoms.
What are natural rights?
The Constitution reflects both Enlightenment ideals and a reaction to the weaknesses of this earlier governing document.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The Declaration of Independence said governments get their power from this source.
What are the consent of the governed (the people)?
This amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
This theorist believed that governments should be constructed based on popular sovereignty.
Who is Jean-Jacques Rousseau?