Question 1

Before 1775, which of the following were tactics with which North American settlers responded to British policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizing committees. 
B)  Organizing boycotts of British goods. 
C)  Covering British officials in hot tar and feathers. 
D)  Destroying British property like British tea. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Organizing committees. 
B)  Organizing boycotts of British goods. 
C)  Covering British officials in hot tar and feathers. 
D)  Destroying British property like British tea. 
E)  All of the above. E

Question 2

Using Map (in the textbook) 23.2, discuss why was control of the Mediterranean, particularly Spain and Portugal, so critical for Napoleon?

Accepted Answer

Control of the Mediterranean, particularly Spain and Portugal, was critical for Napoleon for several reasons. Firstly, the Mediterranean was a key strategic location for trade and naval power. By controlling Spain and Portugal, Napoleon could secure important trade routes and access to valuable resources from their colonies in the Americas. This would strengthen his economic and military power.

Additionally, control of Spain and Portugal would also provide Napoleon with a strong foothold in Western Europe, allowing him to exert influence and control over the region. This would help him in his goal of expanding his empire and establishing dominance over the European continent.

Furthermore, by controlling the Mediterranean, Napoleon could also limit the influence and power of his rivals, particularly the British, who had a strong naval presence in the region. By controlling Spain and Portugal, Napoleon could potentially block British access to the Mediterranean and disrupt their trade and military operations in the area.

Overall, control of the Mediterranean, particularly Spain and Portugal, was critical for Napoleon as it would provide him with economic, military, and strategic advantages, and help him in his goal of expanding his empire and exerting dominance over Europe.

Question 3

Identify the following term(s).
-Benjamin Franklin

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the most prominent figures in American history, known for his contributions as a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor, and diplomat. His historical significance is multifaceted, reflecting his diverse achievements and influence on the early development of the United States.

1. Founding Father: Franklin was a key figure in the founding of the United States. He was the only person to sign all four of the major documents that shaped the nation: the Declaration of Independence (1776), the Treaty of Alliance with France (1778), the Treaty of Paris (1783) which ended the American Revolutionary War, and the United States Constitution (1787).

2. Diplomat: Franklin's diplomatic skills were instrumental in securing French support during the American Revolution. His charm and negotiation skills helped to forge the crucial alliance with France in 1778, which provided military and financial assistance pivotal to the American victory over Britain.

3. Inventor and Scientist: Franklin was a prolific inventor and scientist. He is credited with inventing the lightning rod, bifocal glasses, and the Franklin stove, among other things. His experiments with electricity were groundbreaking, including his famous kite experiment which demonstrated that lightning is a form of electricity.

4. Writer and Publisher: Franklin was also an accomplished writer and publisher. He is well-known for publishing the "Pennsylvania Gazette" and for his annual publication of "Poor Richard's Almanack," which included weather forecasts, household tips, puzzles, and aphorisms, such as "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."

5. Civic Activist: Franklin was deeply involved in community affairs. He founded the first public lending library in America, the Library Company of Philadelphia, and helped establish the University of Pennsylvania. He was also a proponent of public infrastructure, organizing the first volunteer fire company and contributing to the development of a more efficient postal system.

6. Abolitionist: In his later years, Franklin became an outspoken critic of slavery and served as president of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery.

Franklin's legacy is vast, and his impact on American culture, politics, science, and education continues to be felt. His image adorns the $100 bill, a testament to his enduring place in American history. His life and works embody the Enlightenment spirit of inquiry, self-improvement, and societal progress, making him not only a key figure in American history but also a symbol of the American ethos of innovation and practical wisdom.

Question 4

The Enlightenment as a social and intellectual movement impacted many segments of society. How did this movement affect women in the elite and common classes during the revolutions?

Accepted Answer

In England, educated middle-class women

Question 5

The system of social organization in France would have placed the clergy in

Accepted Answer

A)  the first estate 
B)  the second estate 
C)  the third estate 
D)  clergy were not governed by secular legal classifications. 
E)  none of these 
A)  the first estate 
B)  the second estate 
C)  the third estate 
D)  clergy were not governed by secular legal classifications. 
E)  none of these

Question 6

Which of the following would John Locke have argued?

Accepted Answer

A)  The king is appointed by the divine will of God, and people have to respect that. 
B)  Individual rights can only be guaranteed by an absolute ruler whose power is unchecked by the populace. 
C)  People have the right to rebellion. 
D)  The abolition of private property is necessary for the harmonious functioning of society. 
E)  Democracy does not work because not all people are equal or should be a part of the working government. 
A)  The king is appointed by the divine will of God, and people have to respect that. 
B)  Individual rights can only be guaranteed by an absolute ruler whose power is unchecked by the populace. 
C)  People have the right to rebellion. 
D)  The abolition of private property is necessary for the harmonious functioning of society. 
E)  Democracy does not work because not all people are equal or should be a part of the working government.

Question 7

Women were instrumental in the dissemination of new political ideas by

Accepted Answer

A)  purchasing and discussing books of the era. 
B)  contributing as writers and commentators. 
C)  bringing together thinkers in their homes, or salons. 
D)  raising the argument for women's rights. 
E)  All of these 
A)  purchasing and discussing books of the era. 
B)  contributing as writers and commentators. 
C)  bringing together thinkers in their homes, or salons. 
D)  raising the argument for women's rights. 
E)  All of these

Question 8

Discuss the ways in which the Enlightenment was disseminated.

Accepted Answer

Both the public presses and ma

Question 9

At Yorktown, with the American army supported by French soldiers and a French fleet, the British general Cornwallis

Accepted Answer

A)  committed suicide. 
B)  was ambushed by Mohawk troops. 
C)  declared his support for American independence. 
D)  surrendered to General Washington. 
E)  signed the Declaration of Independence. 
A)  committed suicide. 
B)  was ambushed by Mohawk troops. 
C)  declared his support for American independence. 
D)  surrendered to General Washington. 
E)  signed the Declaration of Independence.

Question 10

Identify the following term(s).
-Enlightenment

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the following term(s).
-Enlightenment...

Question 11

The British angered American colonists by doing all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting trade by regulations. 
B)  imposing new taxes. 
C)  outlawing paper money in the colonies. 
D)  dissolving local legislatures. 
E)  prohibiting publication of inflammatory political tracts. 
A)  limiting trade by regulations. 
B)  imposing new taxes. 
C)  outlawing paper money in the colonies. 
D)  dissolving local legislatures. 
E)  prohibiting publication of inflammatory political tracts.

Question 12

Napoleon's plans for European conquest were held in check by the naval supremacy of

Accepted Answer

A)  Britain. 
B)  the Netherlands. 
C)  France. 
D)  Spain. 
E)  Portugal. 
A)  Britain. 
B)  the Netherlands. 
C)  France. 
D)  Spain. 
E)  Portugal.

Question 13

Identify the following term(s).
-Constitutional Convention

Accepted Answer

The Constitutional Convention, also know

Question 14

The French Revolution

Accepted Answer

A)  did not create enduring representative institutions. 
B)  did not undermine the traditional monarchy. 
C)  did not undermine the power of the Catholic Church. 
D)  was a bloodless revolution. 
E)  inspired the American Revolution. 
A)  did not create enduring representative institutions. 
B)  did not undermine the traditional monarchy. 
C)  did not undermine the power of the Catholic Church. 
D)  was a bloodless revolution. 
E)  inspired the American Revolution.

Question 15

Desiring to extend France's power, Napoleon invaded which countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Portugal 
B)  Spain 
C)  Austria 
D)  Russia 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Portugal 
B)  Spain 
C)  Austria 
D)  Russia 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

Identify the following term(s).
-Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the following term(s).
-Jean-Jacques Rousseau...

Question 17

In 1787, the Assembly of Notables

Accepted Answer

A)  acted as a rubber stamp for new reforms and taxes. 
B)  unquestioningly accepted the competence of the king. 
C)  were the first socialist government in French history. 
D)  declared war on Russia to raise money. 
E)  sought to protect their own interests. 
A)  acted as a rubber stamp for new reforms and taxes. 
B)  unquestioningly accepted the competence of the king. 
C)  were the first socialist government in French history. 
D)  declared war on Russia to raise money. 
E)  sought to protect their own interests.

Question 18

In what way was Benjamin Franklin "qualified" as a participant in the Enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

Inventor, writer, establisher

Question 19

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was crucial because it

Accepted Answer

A)  brought the French into the war. 
B)  was a great military victory for the colonists. 
C)  drove the British back to the coastal areas. 
D)  drove the Hessians out of the war. 
E)  was a crossroads between the southern and northern states. 
A)  brought the French into the war. 
B)  was a great military victory for the colonists. 
C)  drove the British back to the coastal areas. 
D)  drove the Hessians out of the war. 
E)  was a crossroads between the southern and northern states.

Question 20

Common Sense, the pamphlet that stirred up anti-British sentiment on the eve of the American Revolution, was written by

Accepted Answer

A)  John Locke. 
B)  Thomas Paine. 
C)  John Jay. 
D)  Patrick Henry. 
E)  Voltaire. 
A)  John Locke. 
B)  Thomas Paine. 
C)  John Jay. 
D)  Patrick Henry. 
E)  Voltaire.

Exam 23: Revolutionary Changes in the Atlantic World

Before 1775, which of the following were tactics with which North American settlers responded to British policies?

Using Map (in the textbook) 23.2, discuss why was control of the Mediterranean, particularly Spain and Portugal, so critical for Napoleon?

Identify the following term(s). -Benjamin Franklin

The Enlightenment as a social and intellectual movement impacted many segments of society. How did this movement affect women in the elite and common classes during the revolutions?

The system of social organization in France would have placed the clergy in

Which of the following would John Locke have argued?

Women were instrumental in the dissemination of new political ideas by

Discuss the ways in which the Enlightenment was disseminated.

At Yorktown, with the American army supported by French soldiers and a French fleet, the British general Cornwallis

Identify the following term(s). -Enlightenment

The British angered American colonists by doing all of the following except

Napoleon's plans for European conquest were held in check by the naval supremacy of

Identify the following term(s). -Constitutional Convention

The French Revolution

Desiring to extend France's power, Napoleon invaded which countries?

Identify the following term(s). -Jean-Jacques Rousseau

In 1787, the Assembly of Notables

In what way was Benjamin Franklin "qualified" as a participant in the Enlightenment?

The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was crucial because it

Common Sense, the pamphlet that stirred up anti-British sentiment on the eve of the American Revolution, was written by

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