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PEOPLE associated with the American Revolution: Quiz to follow. Who is the Enlightenment philosopher whose ideas, more than any other’s, influenced the American belief in self government ?. ANSWER! John Locke. Locke wrote that all people are free, equal, and entitled to
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PEOPLE associated with the American Revolution: Quiz to follow
Who is the Enlightenment philosopher whose ideas, more than any other’s, influenced the American belief in self government?
ANSWER! John Locke
Locke wrote that all people are free, equal, and entitled to “________ ______” that rulers cannot take away?
ANSWER! “Natural Rights”
According to Locke, what were the 3 “natural rights?”
ANSWER! Life, Liberty, and Property
According to Locke, where does government power reside?
ANSWER! The People
According to Locke, what can people do if government threatens people’s natural rights?
ANSWER! People have a right to alter or overthrow government (REVOLUTION)
Who was the English immigrant to America who produced the pamphlet, Common Sense?
ANSWER! Thomas Paine
What did Paine challenge in Common Sense?
ANSWER! The King of England’s rule over the American colonies
Why is Common Sense important as an historical document?
ANSWER! It was read by many American colonists and contributed to a sentiment in favor of independence from England.
What Virginian is famous for saying, “Give me liberty or give me Death!”
ANSWER! Patrick Henry
What famous Virginian is credited with authoring the Declaration of Independence?
ANSWER! Thomas Jefferson (Find Jefferson’s signature circled in red on the document)
What 2 people’s ideas were reflected in the Declaration of Independence?
ANSWER! Locke and Paine
What was the name of the American militia who fought with British troops at Lexington and Concord?
ANSWER! “Minutemen”
What group of colonists believed in complete independence from England?
ANSWER! Patriots
What group of colonists remained loyal to Britain, based on cultural and economic ties (2 names)?
ANSWER! Loyalists (or Tories)
What group of colonists tried to stay as uninvolved in the American Revolution as possible?
ANSWER! Neutrals
What famous Virginian was general of the American army during the American Revolution?
ANSWER! George Washington
What was Washington’s strategy to win the American Revolution?
ANSWER! Avoid any situation that threatened the destruction of his army (Defensive Strategy)
What American diplomat negotiated a Treaty of Alliance with France to help win the American Revolution?
ANSWER! Benjamin Franklin
What country helped the Americans defeat the British at Yorktown, Virginia?
ANSWER! France (Both the French army and navy helped to surround the British at Yorktown)
