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In the 1700s, an effect of the Enlightenment was

a rise in support for representative government.

the creation of new Protestant churches across Europe.

an increase in new scientific discoveries and methods.

the return to classical ideas such as humanism and realism.

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How did the English Civil War affect the Enlightenment?

The English Civil War led to the concept of a “divine right” to rule, which was developed in greater detail by Enlightenment thinkers.

The English Civil War caused many people to question the role of government, which sparked the imagination of Enlightenment thinkers.

The English Civil War established the authority of monarchs, who were supported by Enlightenment thinkers.

The English Civil War promoted the idea of absolutism, which was embraced by Enlightenment thinkers.

The social contract theory states that

governments should always be allowed to encourage the spread of Protestantism.

farmers are required to give up some rights in exchange for government provided funding.

peasants should raise up against the wealthy to gain equal status within society.

citizens give up some liberties to government in exchange for protection of their self-interests.

A difference between the ideas of Hobbes and Locke was that

Hobbes believed life without government was difficult, while Locke believed safety was more important than freedom.

Hobbes believed government should not take away certain natural rights, while Locke believed people have the right to rebel.

Hobbes believed people have the right to rebel, while Locke believed life without government was difficult.

Hobbes believed life without government was difficult, while Locke believed people have the right to rebel.

Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

People are naturally reasonable.

People are naturally selfish and violent.

Governments create unequal societies.

Government should be separate from religion.

Which statement best characterizes the ideas of John Locke?

People are naturally reasonable.

People are naturally selfish and violent.

Governments create unequal societies.

Government should be separate from religion.

Enlightenment thinkers rejected the concept of

absolutism.

freedom.

individuality.

society.

Baron de Montesquieu was an Enlightenment philosopher from

Belgium.

England.

France.

Germany.

Which movement happened last in Europe?

the Enlightenment

the Middle Ages

the Reformation

the Renaissance

Many Enlightenment ideas were incorporated into

the laws of monarchs who believed in absolute rule.

the founding documents for the United States.

the peace treaty at the end of the English Civil War.

the practices and polices of the Catholic Church.

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