In his work Pensées, Pascal
A) showed that science and religion were incompatible.
B) popularized the scientific method.
C) offered his thoughts on the heliocentric theory.
D) attempted to convince rationalists that Christianity was valid by appealing to their reason and emotions.
E) advocated the importance of quiet contemplation instead of public scientific discourse.
D
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a. Ctesiphon. b. Sri Lanka. c. Korea. d. Malaysia.
Which of the following was a consequence of Jimmy Carter's proposal to increase government spending in order to create jobs?
A) There was an increase in trade tariffs. B) There was a decrease in aggregate demand of consumer goods. C) There was an increase in the stock prices. D) There was an increase in stagflation. E) There was an increase in inflation.
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The Navigation Acts helped spur a decade of warfare between England and __________
A) France B) Holland C) Spain D) Portugal