Which Enlightenment idea is reflected in the Declaration of Independence?A.Colonialism as an institution violated American Indians' natural rights.B.Colonial leaders should have been able to appoint their governors directly.C.The king violated the social contract by imposing different governments on the American colonies and Canada.D.Raising taxes unfairly violated colonists' rights to property.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence:We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.1The excerpt most reflects which Enlightenment idea?A.Natural rightsB.Social contractC.Separation of powersD.Popular sovereignty

Which statement from the Declaration of Independence1 best reflects the Enlightenment idea of the social contract?A.We, therefore . . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.B.That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.C.That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.D.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Which passage from the Declaration of Independence reflects the Enlightenment idea of the rule of law?A.These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; . . . they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and . . . all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved.B.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.C.That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.D.A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

How was the Enlightenment idea of popular sovereignty reflected in the U.S. government after the American Revolution?A.The Bill of Rights declared that the federal government could not control the states.B.The Articles of Confederation granted Congress control over the military and the postal service.C.The U.S. Constitution created a legislative house that would be elected directly by the people.D.The Declaration of Independence identified the British king as an unfit sovereign.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence reflects the Enlightenment principle of natural rights?A.Life, Liberty and the pursuit of HappinessB.The political bands which have connected them with anotherC.Deriving their just powers from the consent of the governedD.At places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant