Chapter 18: The Enlightenment and the American Revolution

What are natural laws?

• Natural laws are subjective opinions about nature.
• Natural laws are guidelines for ethical behavior.
• Natural laws don't to human behavior.

• Natural laws are laws that govern human nature.

What is a social contract?

• A social contract is a type of social media platform.
• A social contract is a financial agreement between businesses.
• A social contract is an agreement by which people gave up the state of nature for an organized society.

• A social contract is a legal document outlining government powers.

Which reason for Britain's rise to global power put few restrictions on trade?

• Tariff regulations
• Colonial monopolies
• State-controlled trade
• Favorable business climate

What is the supreme law of the land in the U.S.

• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution of the United States
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Bill of Rights

Who was Adam Smith?

• Adam Smith was a famous painter.
• Adam Smith was a British politician.
• Adam Smith was a renowned scientist.
• Adam Smith was an economist who argued that the free market should be allowed to regulate business.

What was the cabinet?

• A ceremonial event held by the president.
• A historical document outlining government policies.
• A type of furniture used in government offices.
• A group of high-ranking officials advising the head of state or government.

What were the Tories?

• The Tories were a political faction in England supporting monarchy and Anglicanism.
• An economic alliance between England and Scotland.
• A political party in France during the Revolution.
• A group of rebels opposing the monarchy.

What were the Whigs?

• The Whigs supported urban business and interests, religious toleration, and favored the parliament

• The Whigs were a military group during the Civil War.
• The Whigs were a social movement advocating for women's rights.
• The Whigs were a faction of the Democratic Party.

What were salons?

• Salons were art exhibitions showcasing paintings.
• Salons were exclusive clubs for wealthy individuals.
• Salons were informal social gatherings for intellectual discussion.

• Salons were formal dining events.

What is a Laissez Faire?

• Laissez Faire is an economic principle that believed business operated with little or no government control

• An economic system where prices are set by government regulation.
• A government policy to control all market activities.
• A principle that encourages heavy taxation on businesses.