Liberalism is best defined as an ideology
A) that suggests all were created equal, yet all cannot fulfill duties equally, therefore, some must take roles of leadership while others follow.
B) aligned with Enlightenment ideals of reason and progress and the belief that liberty and equality will lead to prosperity and harmony.
C) that suggests that only men were created equal and those being men of a particular ethnic group that make up the majority of a nation.
D) that proclaimed the virtues of tradition and community and the limits on people's ability to change the world or govern themselves.
E) that advocates self governance and unity for the people making up a specific nation.
B
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Over half of U.S. Census respondents who identified as American Indian said they preferred American Indian or Alaskan Native to Native American. 2. The ethnic group label “Asian Americans” does not usually include Pacific Islanders. 3. Terms like ethnicity and culture, which emphasize shared traits, are generally preferable to race. 4. Members of each ethnic group took a survey and rated children of their own group more positively. This is an example of out-group favoritism. 5. When racial/ethnic differences are found in research, it is often clear whether such differences are due to race or social class (or both).
The two western nations who attacked the Manchus in 1856, eventually capturing Beijing in 1860, were
a. Britain and France. b. France and Germany. c. the United States and Great Britain. d. Germany and Britain. e. Russia and France.
Which of the following best describes the political structure of the Holy Roman Empire?
A) democratic republic B) decentralized state C) papal monarchy D) commonwealth
Who led the Cherokee anti-Treaty Party?
A) John Ross B) Osceola C) John Ridge D) Elias Boudinot