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How did the Great Awakening inspire rebellion against the British?

A
It caused the colonies to believe in the separation of powers.
B
It helped colonists realize that taxation without representation is unfair.
C
It inspired people to believe that they should be free spiritually and politically.
D
It made people realize that the British were not as committed to Christianity.
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Which natural rights did Rousseau believe human beings are born with?

A
life, liberty, and happiness
B
life, liberty, and property
C
liberty, social justice, and education
D
liberty, social justice, and property
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What powers do states have according to the Bill of Rights?

A
States cannot create their own constitutions.
B
States have all powers that are not specified for Congress.
C
States may create laws that override a federal law.
D
States are not required to place limits on their own governments.
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What is a similarity between how the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening influenced the US government?

A
the belief in multiple denominations of faith
B
the belief in the social contract and the separation of powers
C
the belief in religious tolerance and personal worship
D
the belief in the power and rights of the individual
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Prior to the American Revolution, which British law required colonists to provide housing for British soldiers?

A
the Quartering Act of 1765
B
the Stamp Act of 1765
C
the Intolerable Acts of 1774
D
the Coercive Acts of 1774
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How did the Enlightenment idea of natural rights affect the United States?

A
The US must limit its power in order to keep strong relationships with allies.
B
It helped promote the idea of a powerful leader, similar to a monarchy.
C
The US adopted those ideals as an argument to become independent.
D
It ensured that the government would meet the obligations of its citizens.
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How did the Great Awakening affect people’s attitudes toward religious tolerance?

A
Religious tolerance increased in highly democratic denominations.
B
Religious tolerance decreased in highly democratic denominations.
C
Religious tolerance decreased across Christian faiths.
D
Religious tolerance increased across Christian faiths.
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What was the most important political effect of the Great Awakening?

A
It caused an increase in public education.
B
It helped inspire the American Revolution.
C
It made religious tolerance more common.
D
It democratized faith and religion.

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