Political Revolutions

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Which conclusion can be made about most revolutions throughout world history?

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They were fought in the name of liberty and self-determination.

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According to the Declaration of Independence and similar documents, what should citizens and noncitizens do when the government fails to protect their natural rights?

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Alter or abolish the government

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Which form of government would Locke most likely have supported? Options: Monarchy, Democracy, Theocracy, Oligarchy

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Democracy

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What were citizens expected to do as part of the social contract described in the excerpt?

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Set aside their individual desires in favor of the interests of society

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The major ideas set forth by these philosophers are associated with which period of European history? Options: The Crusades, The Enlightenment, The Northern Renaissance, The Protestant Reformation

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The Enlightenment

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Which of the following is a central idea of the Enlightenment?
- The king has a divine right to rule.
- All individuals have natural rights.
- Adherence to a strict class system is necessary for economic development.
- It is necessary for government to maintain control over the means of production.

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All individuals have natural rights.

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In this excerpt, Locke expresses his belief that —

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if natural rights are denied by a government, the governed have the right to rebel.

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In what way were Enlightenment philosophers Thomas Hobbes and John Locke similar?

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Both acknowledged that the government had a duty to protect its people.

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With which of the following are many of the ideas of Baron de Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and John Locke associated?
The imperialist policies pursued by major European powers,
Political reforms that brought an end to France's absolute monarchy,
The consolidation of monarchical power during the Spanish Inquisition,
Legislation passed by the British government to improve working conditions

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Political reforms that brought an end to France's absolute monarchy

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The American Revolution and the French Revolution are considered turning points in history because these revolutions —

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served as inspiration for peoples in other parts of the world seeking democracy and independence.