The Age of Reason

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Which of the following statements reflects Enlightenment arguments against the Divine Right Theory of government? God has chosen all government rulers, Independence is built by military might , The power of government is derived from the governed, A capitalist economic system is essential for a functioning democracy

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The power of government is derived from the governed

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Who was the author of the The Social Contract?

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Rousseau

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An essential aspect of the Enlightenment was its advocacy of the . . .

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use of reason for logical and rational thinking

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Thomas Jefferson adopted whose ideas when writing about inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

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John Locke

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Rousseau would be most likely to support . . .

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a society in which the people choose their leaders

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The Enlightenment is considered a turning point in history because . . .

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Europeans changed their ways of thinking about the role of government.

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Which of the following ideals would be associated with Thomas Hobbes?
Power should derive from Parliament, Power should rest with the people, The best form of government is a strong monarch, Power should derive from the church

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The best form of government is a strong monarch

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The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolutions through their support of . . .

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Natural Rights

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Adam Smith is known as the "Father of ____."

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Capitalism

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What rules discoverable by reason did Enlightenment thinkers try to apply to the study of human behavior and society?

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natural law