Arab Spring
In which country did the Arab Spring Revolution begin?
Tunisia
Who was the King of England prior to the Glorious Revolution?
King James II
All people are born with three natural rights (life, liberty, and property), and it is up to the gov’t to protect these rights. If the gov’t does not, the social contract is broken and the people have the right to change their gov’t.
John Locke
Who was the British King during the American Revolution?
King George III
The first US constitution was called this.
Articles of Confederation
Who was the dictator of Tunisia who fled the country during the Arab Spring?
Ben Ali
Who became the new king and queen after the Glorious Revolution?
William & Mary
"Best forms of government have a separation of powers among three branches of government to prevent any one from gaining power over the other two."
Montesquieu
What war contributed to the start of the American Revolution?
French and Indian War
To fix the Articles, 55 delegates are going to meet here in 1789.
Philadelphia
What caused the Arab Spring to spread so quickly through the region?
Social Media
As a result of the Glorious Revolution, what government body has the majority of power to this day?
Parliament
Criminals deserve a fair trial and torture should not exist in a just society.
Cesare Beccaria
Why were colonists angry over new British taxes?
"No taxation without representation"
This document was signed on July 4, 1776
Declaration of Independence
Which North African nation saw the death of their dictator during the Arab Spring?
Libya
What religion did King James II practice?
Catholic
Civil liberties are very important, especially freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and separation of church and state.
Voltaire
The second Continental Congress raised the first US army which was led by this man.
George Washington
This amendment states citizens dont have to quarter troops in their homes.
3rd amendment
What two quality of life factors were missing in Tunisia, causing the revolution?
Freedom and wealth.
What documents were signed during and after the Glorious Revolution?
Declaration of Rights and English Bill of Rights
Women should be granted the same liberties as men.
Wollstonecraft
This allowed soldiers to be quartered in colonial homes.
Intolerable Acts
The first amendment protects these 5 freedoms.
Speech, religion, press, petition the government, right to assemble