The 13 Colonies

History

What name is given to the American lands controlled by Britain in the eighteenth century?

Which of the following was an absolute monarchy in the eighteenth century?

A part of the world which is controlled (partially or totally) by another country

Someone who was involved in the slave trade

The idea that sovereignty is held by the people and not monarchs

Which of the following is the best definition of the word 'colonist'?

A wide range of different beliefs being held in a society

Allowing people a large amount of freedom of speech

Having a different religion from someone else

Treating someone badly because of different beliefs

Some people migrated to the Americas because of religious persecution in Europe. What does 'persecution' mean?

Which of the following are two examples of the original 13 Colonies?

People have natural rights and should show religious toleration

The Bible should be read and interpreted by individuals

The Pope is the supreme religious authority

Which of the following were Enlightenment ideas?

What names were given to the meetings where enlightenment ideas were spread?

Which of the following are Enlightenment thinkers?

A powerful monarch who chooses to use their power to introduce Enlightenment reforms

A powerful monarch who chooses to use their power to persecute Enlightenment thinkers

A system of government where the people decide what is the most enlightened way to live

An Enlightenment thinker who opposes absolute monarchy

An Enlightenment thinker who supports absolute monarchy

Which of the following best defines 'Enlightened Despot':

Which of the following groups were the least affected by Enlightenment thinking?