How did humanism foster the Scientific Revolution?
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Humanism promoted the study of classical works that stimulated exploration of science.
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Which academy was founded in London in 1660 to promote and encourage the works and ideas of scientists?
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The Royal Society
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Which two statements best show how the Scientific Revolution changed the way people perceived nature and society?
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People started applying the principles of the scientific method, empiricism, and experimentation to other aspects of life.
People started challenging the accepted "scientific truths" taught by the church, which weakened its authority.
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Andreus Vesalius is known for being the first scientist to provide detailed and accurate information about human anatomy. His knowledge of human anatomy came from dissecting human bodies. Which statement best shows why Andreus Vesalius's discovery was important during the Scientific Revolution?
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Vesalius corrected misconceptions created by Galen, whose knowledge of human anatomy was obtained by dissecting animals.
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Which text in this excerpt from the English Bill of Rights suggests that a certain religious group had the right to carry weapons?
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That the subjects which are Protestants may have arms for their defense suitable to their conditions and as allowed by law;
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What is the main inference that can be drawn from Adam Smith's book The Wealth of Nations?
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A free-market economy works well only without the government's interference.
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What was the impact of the Scientific Revolution on the power of the Roman Catholic Church?
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It promoted rational thinking and presented logical theories that weakened the authority of the church.
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Which Enlightenment philosopher would be most likely to make this statement: "I do not agree with what you say, but I will defend to death your right to say it"?
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Voltaire
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Match each characteristic to the correct philosopher.
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William Blackstone:
- wrote the Commentarieson the Laws of England
- believed that natural law wasgiven to humans by God
John Locke:
- maintained that the government cannot block a citizen's rights to life, property, and liberty
- supported the concept of popular sovereignty
- wrote the Second Treatise on Government
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Which three people are considered Founding Fathers of the United States?
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John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
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Enlightenment philosophers established which two of the following ideas?
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Governments are given their power by the people.
People have the right to change their government.
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Which two statements about the social demographics of the colonies are true?
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Europeans from many countries settled in the colonies.
People from many religions settled in the colonies.
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Match each idea to the correct principle of government.
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Separation of Powers = Divides the powers of government into different branches
Federalism = Divides the powers of government between central and state governments
Checks and Balances = each branch of government has certain powers that prevents the abuse of power on the people
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Read this excerpt from the US Constitution. Which portion of the text reflects the Enlightenment idea of popular sovereignty?
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We the People of the United States
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Why was the Tennis Court Oath a significant event of the French Revolution?
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It solidified the people's resolve for constitutional reforms.
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What was significant about the drafting of France's first constitution?
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It put into practice the concepts of constitutional monarchy and indirect election.
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What were two effects of the lack of representation of the third estate in the Estates-General?
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separation of the third estate from the Estates-General
formation of the first National Assembly
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What were two effects of the French Revolution in France?
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increased rights for people of the third estate
development of nationalism
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In what two ways did Napoleon influence France during his reign?
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He promoted public education funded by the government.
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How did the success of the American Revolution contribute to the French Revolution?
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It inspired the French to launch their own revolution for liberty and equality.
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Identify each cause of the French Revolution as social, political, or economic.
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Social = the division of French citizens into three estates
Political = unequal representation of the third estate in the Estates-General
economic = unequal tax burden between the estates
1) Prepare male candidates for government jobs
2) Napoleonic Code
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How did the French Revolution help Napoleon rise to power as an able military and political leader in France?
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The French Revolution left France with a bankrupt government plagued by frequent internal conflict.
The French Revolution established Napoleon as a military hero famous for his victories.
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Which two of the following steps did the Congress of Vienna take to build political relations among countries?
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The Congress strengthened the major powers against France.
The Congress restored a balance of power among European countries.
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Which European country benefited the most from Napoleon's rule in Europe?
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France
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Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.
Enlightenment thinkers John Locke and __________ provided inspiration for a new kind of government throughout Latin America. They declared that governments get their power from the _________ and that people have the right to change or alter a government when it becomes _________.
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1) Jean Jacques Rousseau
2) People
3) Destructive
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Which Latin American country won its independence from France?
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Hati
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Read the excerpt from US president Monroe's speech regarding the new Latin American countries. Which portion of the text expresses the president's support for the Latin American independence movements?
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not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
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Which three statements correctly describe outcomes of the Latin American revolutions?
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Many revolutions took years to accomplish.
European countries lost valuable lands.
Revolutionaries became heroes in their countries.
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Which three statements describe economic or social factors that led to Latin American revolutions?
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Slaves in Haiti revolted against plantation owners.
The strict social hierarchy imposed by European rulers limited people's social status.
News of successful revolutions around the world inspired Latin American revolutions.
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Which two statements are true?
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Latin American leaders resented the harsh rules of European leaders.
The successful revolution in France inspired a revolutionary spirit in Latin America.
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Spain developed a strict social hierarchy in New Spain. Match each social group to its description.
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Peninsulares = Held the highest positions in society because they came directly from Spain
Mulattos = Were working-class people born of Spanis hand African descent
Slaves = Were forcibly transported from Africa and had no rights in society
Creoles = were born of Spanish descent in the New World and were often wealthy
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