Carl Becker challenged the interpretation of the Enlightenment by arguing that the men of the movement
A) were just as much men of faith as their medieval predecessors.
B) were more influenced by mysticism than rationalism.
C) had little long-lasting influence on Western culture.
D) were much more complex than earlier historians had claimed.
E) did not deserve their reputation as great thinkers.
Answer: A
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A. willingness to work with local leadership under specific circumstances B. insistence on appointing their own heads of state in Eastern Europe C. openness to new interpretations of Marxism D. inability to influence neighboring states
The Macedonian infantry under Philip II was noted for its ______________.
A. spears B. shields C. swords D. archery E. armor
After 1618, the Virginia Company's principal means of attracting new settlers was __________
A) the granting of religious freedom B) liberal suffrage requirements C) a system of land grants D) payment of passage by the company E) impressment
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A. opposed the intertwining of religion and politics. B. were losing ground as a political force. C. feared aggressive American military actions. D. were alarmed by many Supreme Court rulings. E. supported the goals of feminism.