Which Enlightenment-era development was most aligned with the beliefs of Thomas Hobbes?A.The establishment of a democratic government in the United StatesB.The willingness of North American colonists and French citizens to rebel against their rulersC.The appearance of enlightened despots such as Catherine the GreatD.The publication of books on religious freedom like Voltaire's A Treatise on TolerationSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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How did the ideas of John Calvin contribute to the Enlightenment in Europe?A.Calvin developed the earliest definition of the social contract.B.Calvin argued that religion should play a less important role in government.C.Calvin suggested that people must disobey rulers whose orders went against God's laws.D.Calvin proposed that governments should be organized in the most efficient manner.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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

Which Enlightenment philosopher is most closely associated with the idea that governments have the responsibility to guard life, liberty, and property?A.Thomas HobbesB.Baron de MontesquieuC.Jean-Jacques RousseauD.John LockeSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which Enlightenment philosopher introduced the idea that people enter a social contract with the purpose of maintaining order in society? A. Thomas Hobbes B. John Locke C. William Blackstone D. Charles-Louis Montesquieu