The theory that government should be based on the consent of the governed and that the governed have a duty to ensure that their government does not infringe on individual rights is known as _________. A. republicanism B. communism C. amoralism D. liberalism
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
republicanism
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Consider that data shown in Figure 4-1. What factors explain why the free black population increased dramatically after the American Revolution?
A) revolutionary ideology and a changing economy B) British offers of freedom during the Revolution and black participation in the British army C) the Great Awakening and Native American rebellions D) slave revolts and the expansion of Spain into California
Dutch colonial efforts were
A. incredibly unsuccessful, as their huge expenditures did not produce a single profitable colony. B. ended by superior Portuguese power in North America before 1700. C. weakened by their principled refusal to take part in the slave trade. D. highly successful in Southeast Asia, and particularly on the island of Java. E. most economically profitable in New Amsterdam.
Which of the following did not occur in Spain in 1492?
a. Columbus was hired by the crown for his voyage to the West. b. Jews were expelled from Spain. c. Muslims were defeated in Spain. d. Granada was conquered. e. Spain declared war on England.
Why did Madison undertake the drafting of a bill of rights?
a. Madison hoped to use the Bill of Rights to promote a second constitutional convention. b. Madison was a strong supporter of such a bill. c. He hoped to expedite approval of the Constitution. d. Madison hoped opposition to the bill would doom the Articles of Confederation.