Unit 5 Test Review - Absolutism to Revolution CV.JB

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Which new approach to scientific thought is illustrated in the excerpt? Options: Rejecting religious teachings about the physical world, Employing laboratories to confirm the results of theories, Using direct observation instead of relying on previous beliefs, Adhering to the practices passed down by the Greeks and Romans

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Using direct observation instead of relying on previous beliefs

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Which principle advocated by Enlightenment thinkers contributed to the rise of democratic governments? Options: feudalism, social contract, colonial expansion, absolute monarchy

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social contract

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Which of the following was a significant reason for the American colonies seeking independence from Britain? The colonists' refusal to pay taxes to the British government, Disputes over the control of trade routes in the Atlantic, The imposition of British military rule in the colonies, The absence of colonial representation in the British legislative body

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The absence of colonial representation in the British legislative body

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While the American revolutionaries sought freedom from British rule, the French revolutionaries aimed to -

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overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic

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What impact did the Napoleonic Wars have on the political landscape of Latin America?

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They created a power vacuum in nations like Spain and Portugal that encouraged independence movements.

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The Congress of Vienna contribute to the spread of __________ in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars?

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nationalism

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What impact did the Enlightenment and revolutionary movements in America and France have on Simón Bolívar's actions?

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He sought to implement Enlightenment principles and led independence movements in South America.

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In what way did Enlightenment ideas, such as natural rights, contribute to the political upheavals of the eighteenth century?

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The ideas inspired revolutionary leaders to draft new legal frameworks and constitutions.

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The writers of the U.S. Constitution created a government that is divided into three branches based on the ideas of the Enlightenment thinker Montesquieu. Which constitutional principle does this reflect?

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Separation of powers

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How does the Bill of Rights influence the legal framework in the United States?

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It provides citizens with specific rights and freedoms.