Question

comprehension questions
multiple choice (choose the best answer):

1. what is one major way the enlightenment influenced the american revolution?

a) it encouraged the colonists to make peace with britain.
b) it provided ideas about democracy and individual rights.
c) it taught americans how to fight in a war.
d) it supported kings having absolute power.

1. according to john locke, what should people do if their government fails to protect their rights?

a) pay more taxes
b) stay loyal to the government
c) overthrow or change the government
d) move to another country

1. which enlightenment thinker promoted the idea of separating government powers?

a) rousseau
b) locke
c) jefferson
d) montesquieu

Explanation:

1. El Ilustracion propuso ideas sobre democracia y derechos individuales que inspiraron a los colonos estadounidenses durante la Revolucion Americana.
2. John Locke defendia que las personas tienen derecho a derrocar o cambiar un gobierno que no proteja sus derechos.
3. Montesquieu fue el pensador ilustrado que propuso la separacion de poderes en el gobierno.

Answer:

1. B. It provided ideas about democracy and individual rights.
2. C. Overthrow or change the government
3. D. Montesquieu