Quiz Me! - Era: Foundation of a Nation Test your knowledge about the Foundation of a Nation era! 1 / 10 He was the author of Common Sense, which encouraged colonial independence. Thomas Paine Thomas Hobbes John Locke Benjamin Franklin 2 / 10 What are the key ideas in the Second Treatise of Civil Government of 1690 that influenced the American founding documents? If citizens obeyed the government everyone would live in peace. People should not overthrow an abusive government. Monarchs get their just power from nature. All men are created equal with unalienable rights. 3 / 10 She was a supporter of independence who wrote satirical plays criticizing the Massachusetts royal governor, published documents calling for equal rights for women and is sometimes called “The Conscience of the American Revolution.” Mercy Otis Warren Anne Hutchinson Abigail Adams Susan B. Anthony 4 / 10 The Supreme Court often references William Blackstone’s writing as a source for determining the intent of the Founders when interpreting the Constitution. It is considered the most complete and readable commentary on English law. What is the name of his work? Leviathan Commentaries on the Laws of England Second Treatise of Civil Government The Spirit of the Laws 5 / 10 John Witherspoon was a prominent Presbyterian minister who helped draft the Articles of Confederation and sign ed the Declaration of Independence. He was also president of which Ivy League university? Yale Harvard Princeton Dartmouth 6 / 10 Richard Henry Lee was an Anti-Federalist who opposed the U.S. Constitution. He was an advocate for laws and amendments limiting the power of the federal government and was pleased when what was added? The 13th Amendment The Alien and Sedition Acts The Bill of Rights The Electoral College 7 / 10 Thomas Hobbes’ landmark work of political philosophy writing that people must enter into a compact for their safety was titled: Common Sense Leviathan 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Poor Richard’s Almanac 8 / 10 What was the first Constitution of the United States? The Mayflower Compact The Articles of Confederation Fundamental Orders of Connecticut The U.S. Constitution of 1787 9 / 10 John Paul Jones’ ship, The Bonhomme Richard, defeated the British warship, Serapis. What effect did this have for American spirits? It turned Americans against John Paul Jones It raised them It had no effect It crushed them 10 / 10 Who was the grandson of the first African-American landowner in New Hampshire? Bernardo de Galvez Crispus Attucks James Armistead Wentworth Cheswell Your score is Try another 10!
