Enlightenment

The European intellectual movement of the 16-1700's that placed an increased emphasis on human reason and individual rights came to be known as the ______________.

• Enlightenment

• French Revolution

• Anglican Church

• Dark Ages

Also known as the Age of Reason, the ________________ period saw the fall of many dictators and the rise of democratic government.

• Enlightenment

• Jurassic Era

• Victorian Era

This Enlightenment movement was led by Evangelical Christians who were, often for the first time, enjoying the practice of their faith without a king dictating how they would worship. Without this movement, the Revolution may not have occurred.

• Great Awakening

• Great Gatsby

• Not so Great Sleep

• The "just OK" awakening

Prior to the Enlightenment, kings often tied their rule to religion. To keep power, it was asserted that the king ruled because God wanted him to rule. Under this belief, rebellion against the king would also result in a tormented afterlife rather than heaven. This means of keeping power was known as_________ __________.

• Divine Right

• Consent of the Governed

• Rights of Man

The main author of the Declaration of Independence was:

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• George Washington

• Teddy Roosevelt

Enlightenment ideas influenced the American decision to rebel against the king of England. Which document announced America's intention to separate from the rule of the English King and establish its own government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

Our system of government was founded on the Enlightenment beliefs that: (check all that apply)

• All men are created equal

• All men are given rights by their Creator that cannot be taken away

• All men should live free lives used to pursue happiness

• People have the right to hurt others if they feel like it