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In the 1700s, an effect of the Enlightenment was

A
a rise in support for representative government.
B
the creation of new Protestant churches across Europe.
C
an increase in new scientific discoveries and methods.
D
the return to classical ideas such as humanism and realism.
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How did the English Civil War affect the Enlightenment?

A
The English Civil War led to the concept of a “divine right” to rule, which was developed in greater detail by Enlightenment thinkers.
B
The English Civil War caused many people to question the role of government, which sparked the imagination of Enlightenment thinkers.
C
The English Civil War established the authority of monarchs, who were supported by Enlightenment thinkers.
D
The English Civil War promoted the idea of absolutism, which was embraced by Enlightenment thinkers.
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The social contract theory states that

A
governments should always be allowed to encourage the spread of Protestantism.
B
farmers are required to give up some rights in exchange for government provided funding.
C
peasants should raise up against the wealthy to gain equal status within society.
D
citizens give up some liberties to government in exchange for protection of their self-interests.
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A difference between the ideas of Hobbes and Locke was that

A
Hobbes believed life without government was difficult, while Locke believed safety was more important than freedom.
B
Hobbes believed government should not take away certain natural rights, while Locke believed people have the right to rebel.
C
Hobbes believed people have the right to rebel, while Locke believed life without government was difficult.
D
Hobbes believed life without government was difficult, while Locke believed people have the right to rebel.
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Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

A
People are naturally reasonable.
B
People are naturally selfish and violent.
C
Governments create unequal societies.
D
Government should be separate from religion.
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Which statement best characterizes the ideas of John Locke?

A
People are naturally reasonable.
B
People are naturally selfish and violent.
C
Governments create unequal societies.
D
Government should be separate from religion.
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Enlightenment thinkers rejected the concept of

A
absolutism.
B
freedom.
C
individuality.
D
society.
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Baron de Montesquieu was an Enlightenment philosopher from

A
Belgium.
B
England.
C
France.
D
Germany.
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Which movement happened last in Europe?

A
the Enlightenment
B
the Middle Ages
C
the Reformation
D
the Renaissance
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Many Enlightenment ideas were incorporated into

A
the laws of monarchs who believed in absolute rule.
B
the founding documents for the United States.
C
the peace treaty at the end of the English Civil War.
D
the practices and polices of the Catholic Church.

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