Enlightenment Thinkers/Influential Writers
Thomas Paine wrote which popular book that circulated ideas of independence throughout the colonies?
Common Sense
Which term refers to the power of the people to determine certain things about their government?
Popular Sovereignty
The first document to create rule of law in England?
Magna Carta
Who was the English King that lost the American colonies?
King George 111
Which writer coined the phrase, "no taxation without representation?"
John Dickinson, in his Letters from a Farmer...
What is Rule of Law?
The existing Law rules the land, not just one person or group, and everyone must follow the law.
Which important document includes the key phrase, "Why should a tiny island across the sea control a vast place like America?"
Common Sense
Which global conflict preceded the Revolutionary War?
The Seven Years War
French/Indian War
War for British Empire
Baron de Montesquieu supported which key idea of government, that was eventually used in the American Constitution?
Separation of Powers to avoid tyranny
Name an amendment that protects a natural right.
1st (or 1-8)
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
The Coercive Acts strongly united colonists together against England. Why did parliament pass them?
To punish and control Boston after the Boston Tea Party
John Locke felt that the main purpose of government was to?
Protect the rights of people
Would a Representative Democracy/Republic be an example of popular sovereignty?
Yes
Who published a picture of the Boston Massacre to create propaganda against the British?
Paul Revere
Why did England start taxing colonists?
Their National debt doubled and their costs to maintain their lands grew, so they needed more funds to pay for everything.
This person, from Italy, supported giving more rights to people accused of crimes.
Cesare Beccaria
What is a social contract theory?
An agreement between people and their government to give up some of their freedoms in order to live peacefully together and be protected. If the people do not follow those rules, they are punished and if the government does not serve it's purpose then people can get rid of it.
What was the last grievance in the Declaration of Independence, and what does it show about the colonists' mindset?
The grievance was about how England used the colonists' fear of Native attacks and Black revolts against them.
It shows the colonists were deeply prejudice against Native Americans and people of color.
Describe the patriot movement (what they did/how they did it/what their goal was).
Boycott, Revolt, Spread ideas/propaganda, smuggle goods in
Violent and forceful/mob
Leading right up to the Revolution they just wanted more rights as English citizens, not to be free.