Political Revolutions: English and America Review

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To limit the power of the king. 
What was the main reason the Magna Carta was written?
dismissed the political idea of popular sovereignty 
The various taxes imposed on American colonies showed that the British monarch-
population decline of Native Americans 
The Columbian Exchange had a positive effect on the economy of Europe, but what effect did it have on the Americas?
Limited Government 
The Declaration of Independence and John lock both support what type of government?
The Columbian Exchange 
What brought new sources of wealth and raw materials for the European economy?
Enlightened Despots/Monarchs 
In the 18th century, European leaders that supported reforms and believed in natural rights and religious toleration were best known as______________
The American Revolution 
What event has shown the continued advance of democratic ideals?
Protect the rights of the people 
The principles included in the English Bill of Rights were relevant to the development of the U.S. political system because they contributed to the idea that government must do what for the people?
protect us from the same grievances suffered under King George. 
Many of the amendments in the U.S. Bill of Rights were included to—
The Protestant Reformation 
Christianity no longer united Europe but divided it is an effect of what?
Checks and balances 
The Senate must ratify the appointment of Supreme Court Justices and the President can veto bills passed by Congress is an example of what?
Colonists were elected to serve in colonial assemblies. 
What generalization can be made about the growth of representative government in the colonial period?
US Constitution 
What United States historical document has been influenced by the English Bill of Rights?
Voltaire 
Which Enlightenment Thinker expressed the idea of freedom of the press?
Representative government 
What type of government allows individuals elected by popular vote to exercise power?
Freedom of the press 
Members of the news media are protected from prosecution for writing criticisms of the government by a clause in the U.S. Bill of Rights known as what?
Thomas Jefferson 
Name one American founding father that was influenced by the principles of the Enlightenment.
Glorious Revolution 
Parliament offered the throne to King William and Queen Mary who agreed to joint rule with the Parliament during which event in English history?
use of reason 
Enlightenment thinkers encouraged the improvement of society through the -
Blackstone 
Which Enlightenment thinker believed in equality of man?
Montesquieu 
Which Enlightenment thinker supported the concept of three branches of government to separate powers?
Unalienable Rights 
Rights that all persons are born with are known as____________________
Enlightenment 
Life, liberty, property, Separation of powers, Freedom of speech and religion are closely associated with what major idea?
Gold, Glory, God 
What were the motives for European exploration?
Growth of power of secular rulers 
What was the POLITICAL effect of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
Exploration and Colonization 
The Columbian exchange was a direct result of what event in European History?
The Roman Catholic Church 
What was important for providing unity and stability in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
Artists works reflected secularism and self expression, Writings in the vernacular, Trade and the variety of products increased, Roman Catholic Church weakened 
What were some effects of the Renaissance?
Galileo 
Who developed the telescope to study the moon?
Newton 
Two objects in the universe pull towards each other (Law of Gravity) was an idea proposed by:
Copernicus 
The sun is the center of the universe and all the planets revolve around it was an idea proposed by:
William Wilberforce 
Which English Abolitionist would have agreed with Abraham Lincoln who believed that people who deny others their freedom do not deserve to be free themselves?