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The Enlightenment and the Atlantic Revolutions

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  • After independence, the United States became a...
    Republic
    Kingdom
    Colony
    Empire
  • Where did the Enlightenment begin?
    USA
    France
    Mexico
    England
  • Which group gained political power during the French Revolution?
    Soldiers
    Bourgeoisie
    Noblility
    Church
  • What did Enlightenment thinkers use to explain the world?
    Fear
    Magic
    Faith
    Reason
  • What limited the power of the English king?
    The church
    The army
    The nobles
    The Parliament and laws
  • What was the goal of Enlightenment ideas?
    To support the monarchs
    To deffend the church
    To promote equality and justice
    To limit freedom
  • The American Revolution inspired...
    Asian revolutions
    European monarchies
    Latin American independence movements
    African empires
  • The English Revolution created the first...
    Republic
    Constitutional monarchy
    Empire
    Absolute monarchy
  • What were two main ideas of the French Revolution?
    Liberty and equality
    Wealth and religion
    Honor and loyalty
    War and conquest
  • The French Revolution ended the...
    Industrial Revolution
    Middle ages
    Old Regime
    Renaissance
  • What is another name for the Enlightenment?
    Age of Reason
    Age of Faith
    Age of Kings
    Age of Darkness
  • Which philosopher wrote about “natural rights” such as life, liberty, and property?
    Socrates
    Descartes
    Locke
    Aristotle
  • What do all three revolutions (English, American, French) have in common?
    They expanded slavery
    They supported kings
    They were inspired by Enlightenment ideas
    They rejected democracy
  • The American Revolution led to the independence of...
    The 13tn Colonies
    Spain
    Mexico
    France