On The Test
The Enlightenment philosophers inspired later political revolution because of their support for —
A mercantilism
B natural rights
C imperialist policies
D divine right of kings
B natural rights
The American revolutionaries fought to gain independence from a colonial power, while the French revolutionaries revolted in order to —
A spread Enlightenment ideas to all of Europe
B protect the absolutist divine right of the king
C replace the existing political and social order
D create a French empire extending across Europe
C replace the existing political and social order
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One characteristic of an absolute monarchy includes —
A the glorification of the nation by all citizens
B a sharing of power between a ruler and a parliament
C centralized control of all political processes by the ruler
D an elected representative body for passage of legislation
C centralized control of all political processes by the ruler
What is the name of Wendy’s dog in Peter Pan?
Nana
A major contributing factor to the start of an independence movement in the American colonies was —
A the failure of the colonists to follow the British laws
B a disagreement over the use of enslaved labor in the colonies
C a worsening famine brought about by poor harvests in the colonies
D the lack of representation of the colonists in the British parliament
D the lack of representation of the colonists in the British parliament
How did the ideas of Enlightenment philosophes, such as the separation of powers, influence the political revolutions of the eighteenth century?
A The ideas became the focus of debates between monarchs and parliaments.
B The ideas were used to create a series of slogans and mottos to rally the troops.
C The ideas were used by monarchs to argue against the changes made by revolutionary leaders.
D The ideas became incorporated into constitutional documents produced during the revolutions.
D The ideas became incorporated into constitutional documents produced during the revolutions.
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Both the American and French revolutionaries issued documents declaring independence. Which idea contained in these documents was used as a justification for revolution?
A Governments are inherently corrupt and oppressive.
B Governments are established to protect citizen’s rights.
C Government power should be divided between different groups.
D Government should provide for the economic welfare of citizens.
B Governments are established to protect citizen’s rights.
What is the name of Ariel and Prince Eric’s daughter?
Princess Melody
One similar result of the American and French Revolutions was that in both countries —
A the citizens gained more political rights
B the wealth of Catholic Church increased
C the revolution produced a new social order
D the kings were able to maintain absolute power
A the citizens gained more political rights
The writers of the U.S. Constitution created a government that is divided into three branches. Which constitutional principle does this reflect?
A Individual rights
B Federalism
C Control of the media
D Separation of powers
D Separation of powers
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Montesquieu’s ideas influenced early leaders of the United States to create a government characterized by —
A an amendment process
B a separation of powers
C political rights for women
D a powerful executive branch
B a separation of powers
What is the name of the toy store in Toy Story 2?
Al's Toy Barn
Which of the following most contributed to start of the French Revolution?
A Rapid growth in the numbers of people in the Third Estate
B Disagreements over the use of enslaved people as workers
C Passage of legislation that created a monopoly for tea companies
D Rise of a middle class that lacked political representation in government
D Rise of a middle class that lacked political representation in government
What impact does the Bill of Rights have on society in the United States?
A U.S. citizens are obligated to vote during elections.
B U.S. citizens are provided employment opportunities.
C U.S. citizens are guaranteed specific legal protections.
D U.S. citizens are free from any government intervention in their lives.
C U.S. citizens are guaranteed specific legal protections.
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Men are born free and remain free and equal in rights. . . . The aim of all political association is the preservation of natural and imprescriptible rights of man.
Which political philosopher is the likely origin for the ideas included in the excerpt?
A Thomas Hobbes
B John Locke
C Charles de Montesquieu
D Voltaire
B John Locke
How many brothers does Prince Hans of the Southern Isles have in Frozen?
12
What is one way that France and the American colonies differed at the onset of their revolutions?
A The French were more nationalistic than the American colonists.
B Americans were committed to nonviolent ways of fighting for change.
C American colonists had already outlawed the practice of enslaving people.
D France suffered more severe economic problems than the American colonists.
D France suffered more severe economic problems than the American colonists.
Following the defeat of Napoleon, European powers came together at the Congress of Vienna in order to —
A restore a balance of power in Europe
B return the French monarch to the throne
C support the creation of a united German territory
D establish democratic governments throughout Europe
A restore a balance of power in Europe
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That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government
What was Thomas Jefferson's reason for writing the above section of the Declaration of Independence?
A To determine the rights of all men
B To justify separation from Great Britain
C To demonstrate the courage of the colonies
D To argue for the development of a constitution
B To justify separation from Great Britain
What does "Hakuna Matata" mean?
No worries