Power to
the People
the People
What is the belief that government is created and sustained by the people?
Popular Sovereignty
What is the belief that it was the divine mission of the United States to expand westward from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?
Manifest Destiny
What is the belief that government exists to protect individuals' rights to life, liberty, and property?
Natural Rights
What were the laws that restricted trade between the American colonies and other nations, requiring them to only trade with Britain?
Navigation Acts
Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that individuals have natural rights to life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What type of government has limits to its power?
Limited Government
What is the term used to describe a sudden change in government, often starting with a rebellion?
Revolution
What is the name of the agreement that says individuals should collectively agree to be governed for the common good?
Social Contract
What tax was imposed on printed materials, leading to protests and boycotts by the American colonists?
Stamp Act
Which philosopher believed that all humans were born violent and selfish and needed a strong leader to rule them?
Thomas Hobbes
Which form of government has no restrictions on its powers, such as a dictatorship?
Unlimited Government
What is the strong feeling of pride for your country called?
Nationalism
What document established the first government of the United States, later replaced by the Constitution due to its weaknesses?
Articles of Confederation
What violent event occurred in 1770, where British soldiers clashed with colonists?
Boston Massacre
Which Enlightenment philosopher argued for religious tolerance, freedom of speech, and the separation of church and state?
Voltaire
What is the set of written laws that explains how a government will be set up and run?
Constitution
What term states that people should give their permission to the government (usually through voting)?
consent of the governed
What system of government divides the powers into three branches to prevent tyranny?
Separation of Powers
What tax on tea led to the famous event known as the Boston Tea Party?
Tea Act
Which philosopher believed that government powers should be divided into three branches to prevent tyranny?
Baron de Montesquieu
What is the belief that Kings were given their right to rule by God?
Divine Right of Kings
What document declared the American colonies' independence from British rule and stated that the King was violating their basic rights?
Declaration of Independence
What is the belief that people should accept others regardless of their religion, race, etc.?
Tolerance
What were the laws passed by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party, tightening control over the colonies?
Intolerable Acts
What period of time helped influence the American and French Revolutions?
Enlightenment