Which of the following most inspired the inclusion in the Declaration of Independence of the right of the people to revolt against a tyrannical government? A. the English Bill of Rights B. Montesquieu's De l'esprit des Lois (Spirit of Laws) C. Locke's Second Treatise D. the Virginia House of Burgesses

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.

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.

The concepts of natural rights, social contract, and popular sovereignty are explained in which of the following documents?Mayflower CompactArticles of ConfederationDeclaration of IndependenceMagna Carter

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

The Declaration of Independence is BEST described by which of the following statements?Secret radical patriotic groups that worked to repeal the Stamp Act and any other tax acts that Parliament tried to levy on the coloniesA written statement allowing a central government to negotiate national treaties and conduct war as the states' representativeGroups that shared information with neighboring colonial assemblies and town groupsA written statement explaining the colonies' position to its own citizens, Great Britain, and the world