The Enlightenment
What was a major goal of Enlightenment philosophers?
a) To give the church more power
b) To stop scientific progress
c) To support absolute monarchs
d) To use reason to improve society
Why did American colonists resent British taxes like the Stamp Act?
a) Supported higher taxes
b) Disliked paper money
c) Wanted to join army
d) No representatives in Parliament
Which estate paid most of France’s taxes before the Revolution?
a) Clergy
b) Nobles
c) Commoners
d) Royal family
The Declaration of the Rights of Man stated that all men are born:
a) With equal rights
b) To serve the king
c) Into different classes
d) Without property
Which European country controlled Haiti before the revolution?
a) Spain
b) Britain
c) France
d) Portugal
Which statement best describes an absolute monarchy?
A) A government where the people elect representatives
B) Power is shared between king & parliament
C) A government ruled by a king or queen with complete control
D) Citizens vote directly on every law
How did the outcome of the French and Indian War lead to tensions between Britain and the colonies?
A) Britain gave independence
B) Colonies had to help pay war debts
C) Colonies gained Canada
D) French urged rebellion
What was a major cause of the French Revolution?
a) Equal wealth
b) High taxes & inequality
c) Strong king
d) Religious unity
What was the main reason the women marched to Versailles?
A) Overthrow the king
B) Demand more bread
C) Meet Marie Antoinette
D) Support the king
What was the main cause of the Haitian Revolution?
a) Disagreements between nobles
b) Enslaved Africans wanted freedom
c) Drought
d) Trade restrictions
How did Enlightenment ideas challenge traditional European monarchies?
a) Supported stronger kings
b) Encouraged citizens to question authority
c) Promoted divine right
d) Ended all wars
Which Enlightenment idea most influenced the Declaration of Independence?
b) Natural rights and consent of the governed
b) Rule by divine right
c) Separation of church and state
d) Theocracy
What was the main purpose of the Tennis Court Oath?
A) Swear loyalty to the king
B) Plan an attack on the Bastille
C) Not disband until a new constitution
D) Ally with Britain
How did the Napoleonic Code change government in France?
A) Only nobles could lead
b) Forced one religion
C) Made Napoleon absolute ruler
d) Positions based on ability, not birth
How did Enlightenment ideas influence the Haitian Revolution?
a) Encouraged freedom and equality
b) Promoted slavery
c) Increased European control
d) Reduced independence movements
Why were Enlightenment ideas considered revolutionary?
a) Called for changes in government and society
b) Spread only through books
c) Supported traditional hierarchies
d) Limited education
Why was the Declaration of Independence an important turning point?
A) Listed unfair taxes
B) Gave soldiers land
C) Created peace treaty
D) Officially separated colonies from Britain
What role did the storming of the Bastille play?
a) Ended the war
b) Restored king’s power
c) Led by nobles
d) Symbolized fight against tyranny
Why was the Haitian Revolution significant globally?
a) First successful slave revolt in history
b) Ended all revolutions
c) Created new empire
d) Stopped trade in Caribbean
“People are born with natural rights: life, liberty, and property.” — This idea influenced which major event?
a) Crusades
b) American Revolution
c) Industrial Revolution
d) Age of Exploration
Which foreign country provided major assistance to the American colonists?
a) France
b) Spain
c) Germany
d) Portugal
How did bad harvests contribute to unrest?
a) Caused food shortages & anger
b) Made king popular
C) Encouraged peasants to move
D) Nobles shared wealth
How did the American Revolution inspire other parts of the world?
a) Discouraged rebellion
b) Ended wars
c) Strengthened monarchies
d) Showed Enlightenment ideas could create change