For many Americans, the main appeal of the Enlightenment was its focus on __________
A) searching for useful, practical knowledge
B) reviving interest in classical education
C) defending traditional Christian beliefs
D) pure scientific research
E) achieving a classless society
Answer: A
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A. argued in favor of reconciliation with Britain B. acted as spies for anti-British organizations C. rioted in Boston D. organized spinning and weaving bees
Which of the statements about art during the enlightenment is true?
A) Subjects no longer were related to the classical period. B) Artists had to assume a public that was not literate. C) Musical structure was developed by Haydn and Mozart D) Artists seemed fascinated with nature and the naturalness of humans. E) Art emphasized the evil side of man.
At the beginning of the sixteenth century, the growing cost of warfare led European rulers to use all of the following financial methods except
a. taxes on basic foods, such as the French gabelle or salt tax. b. taxes on commercial transactions, such as the alcabala in Spain. c. the establishment of a system of public debt, based on the use of municipal and national bonds. d. forced or voluntary loans from rich citizens, such as the Medici in Florence.
On July 4, 1776, the delegates of the Second Continental Congress approved
A) the Declaration of the Rights of the Man and the Citizen. B) the Constitution. C) the Declaration of Independence. D) the Olive Branch Petition. E) George Washington as commander of the Continental Army.