Question

A)
Which Enlightenment thinker most influenced the Declaration of Independence with his ideasabout natural rights?
(3 points)
Thomas Hobbes
Voltaire
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
A)
Which leader played a crucial role in Haiti's fight for independence?
(3 points)
Toussaint L’Ouverture
Simon Bolivar
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Maximilien Robespierre
A)
What was a global impact of the French Revolution?
(4 points)
The abolition of slavery across all French territories
The establishment of a long-lasting monarchy
Peaceful relations with neighboring European countries
Widespread political instability in France and Europe

Answer 1

1) John Locke — his ideas about natural rights (life, liberty, property) strongly influenced the Declaration’s “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

2) Toussaint L’Ouverture — he was the key leader of the Haitian Revolution that led to Haiti’s independence.

3) Widespread political instability in France and Europe — the Revolution sparked wars, revolutions, and political upheaval across the continent.