The Enlightenment and Revolutions

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What is nationalism?

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A sense of pride and devotion to one's country

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Which of the following was established during the reign of Charles I to protect citizens?
Act of Habeas Corpus,
English Bill of Rights,
Magna Carta,
Petition of Rights

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Petition of Rights

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Which of the following explains why the Petition of Rights was important? It allowed the king to dismiss Parliament if he chooses., It built on the Magna Carta to limit the king's powers., It created conflict that started the English Civil War., It restored Charles II to his hereditary throne.

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It built on the Magna Carta to limit the king's powers.

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Which of the following explains why the absolute monarchy failed in France? Citizens wanted their rights protected. Nobles wanted to return to Church rule. The king tried to unite the throne with Spain. The monarchy fell to attacks from England.

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Citizens wanted their rights protected.

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What is a microscope?

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A tool that makes small samples look bigger.

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How did Lavoisier affect chemistry?

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He found that matter can only be changed.

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Which invention made computers possible?

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Microchip

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Which of the following is a negative effect of television? Program review and ratings, High costs of electricity, Radiation from the screen, Concerns about news reporting

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Concerns about news reporting

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Which development was influenced by mass production?

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Automobiles

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Which of the following explains the importance of Albert Einstein's research? He created a battery that could be recharged., He developed a theory to explain space and time., He expanded scientific understanding of X-rays., He studied and tested ways to help farmers grow crops.

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He developed a theory to explain space and time.