Which best summarizes the basic philosophy of the Enlightenment?
a. Reason could help humans achieve perfection in this world.
b. Knowledge was of little use when confined to speculation.
c. Faith and tolerance could help humans achieve perfection in this world.
d. Absolutist governments must be replaced by representative governments.
e. People must give up most possessions to achieve true enlightenment.
A
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A) discredits Petrarch. B) offers a vivid look at Renaissance life. C) was the humanists? attempt to recover classical antiquity. D) was written in Greek. E) emphasized classical mythology.
What was the result of Napoleon's invasion of Russia?
A) The invasion was a success. B) The guerrilla warfare tactic was found to be a successful form of warfare. C) The remaining one-third of Napoleon's army endured a long retreat. D) The summer invasion resulted in a quick retreat. E) The Russians and French established a long-term alliance.
Hitler's plan for defeating Britain relied on
A) the support of Soviet troops in a massive amphibious invasion. B) Germany's Luftwaffe gaining control of the skies. C) V-2 rockets to destroy British industrial power. D) a submarine assault in the English Channel. E) the support of Irish fifth-columnists.
What motives were behind American overseas expansion in the 1890s?
What will be an ideal response?