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Why is Common Sense important as an historical document?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)

American Revolution: People Quiz Who wrote Common Sense? Who authored the Declaration of Independence? What country helped surround the British at Yorktown? Who remained loyal to the British? Who believed in independence from Britain? Who was general of the American army?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who wrote Common Sense? Thomas Paine Who authored the Declaration of Independence? What country helped surround the British at Yorktown? Who remained loyal to the British? Who believed in independence from Britain? Who was general of the American army?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who wrote Common Sense? Thomas Paine Who authored the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson What country helped surround the British at Yorktown? Who remained loyal to the British? Who believed in independence from Britain? Who was general of the American army?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who wrote Common Sense? Thomas Paine Who authored the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson What country helped surround the British at Yorktown? France Who remained loyal to the British? Who believed in independence from Britain? Who was general of the American army?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who wrote Common Sense? Thomas Paine Who authored the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson What country helped surround the British at Yorktown? France Who remained loyal to the British? Loyalists (Tories) Who believed in independence from Britain? Who was general of the American army?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who wrote Common Sense? Thomas Paine Who authored the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson What country helped surround the British at Yorktown? France Who remained loyal to the British? Loyalists (Tories) Who believed in independence from Britain? Patriots Who was general of the American army?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who wrote Common Sense? Thomas Paine Who authored the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson What country helped surround the British at Yorktown? France Who remained loyal to the British? Loyalists (Tories) Who believed in independence from Britain? Patriots Who was general of the American army? George Washington

American Revolution: People Quiz Who negotiated a Treaty of Alliance with France Virginian famous for saying, “Give me liberty, or give me Death!” What was the name of the colonial militia? What 2 people’s ideas were reflected in the Declaration of Independence? Enlightenment philosopher who influenced American belief in self government? According to Locke, what can people do if the government threatens their natural rights?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who negotiated a Treaty of Alliance with France Benjamin Franklin Virginian famous for saying, “Give me liberty, or give me Death!” What was the name of the colonial militia? What 2 people’s ideas were reflected in the Declaration of Independence? Enlightenment philosopher who influenced American belief in self government? According to Locke, what can people do if the government threatens their natural rights?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who negotiated a Treaty of Alliance with France Benjamin Franklin Virginian famous for saying, “Give me liberty, or give me Death!” Patrick Henry What was the name of the colonial militia? What 2 people’s ideas were reflected in the Declaration of Independence? Enlightenment philosopher who influenced American belief in self government? According to Locke, what can people do if the government threatens their natural rights?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who negotiated a Treaty of Alliance with France Benjamin Franklin Virginian famous for saying, “Give me liberty, or give me Death!” Patrick Henry What was the name of the colonial militia? Minutemen What 2 people’s ideas were reflected in the Declaration of Independence? Enlightenment philosopher who influenced American belief in self government? According to Locke, what can people do if the government threatens their natural rights?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who negotiated a Treaty of Alliance with France Benjamin Franklin Virginian famous for saying, “Give me liberty, or give me Death!” Patrick Henry What was the name of the colonial militia? Minutemen What 2 people’s ideas were reflected in the Declaration of Independence? John Locke, Thomas Paine Enlightenment philosopher who influenced American belief in self government? According to Locke, what can people do if the government threatens their natural rights?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who negotiated a Treaty of Alliance with France Benjamin Franklin Virginian famous for saying, “Give me liberty, or give me Death!” Patrick Henry What was the name of the colonial militia? Minutemen What 2 people’s ideas were reflected in the Declaration of Independence? John Locke, Thomas Paine Enlightenment philosopher who influenced American belief in self government? John Locke According to Locke, what can people do if the government threatens their natural rights?

American Revolution: People Quiz Who negotiated a Treaty of Alliance with France Benjamin Franklin Virginian famous for saying, “Give me liberty, or give me Death!” Patrick Henry What was the name of the colonial militia? Minutemen What 2 people’s ideas were reflected in the Declaration of Independence? John Locke, Thomas Paine Enlightenment philosopher who influenced American belief in self government? John Locke According to Locke, what can people do if the government threatens their natural rights? Alter or Overthrow it (Revolution)