What was the goal of the philosophes at the time?
A) They wanted to spread reason and knowledge among the masses.
B) They wanted to reform instead of sadistically punish criminals.
C) They wanted to end persecution for belief in rival religious myths.
D) They wanted rulers and nobles to recognize their common humanity with those whom they wielded power over.
E) All of these
E
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A. Americans won their revolution by pitting dedicated amateur soldiers against the might of Britain's professional redcoats. B. initially the war went badly for the Americans, testing their commitment to liberty and independence. C. a key question in that battle and throughout the war was whether Americans would really fight to win their independence. D. declaring independence was one thing, but after the Declaration, actually fighting against the authority of one's own king was quite another.
What was the name of the English fraternity of knights, founded in 1348, that was meant to be similar to the knights serving the legendary King Arthur at Camelot?
A) Order of the Garter B) Royal Order C) Order of St. George D) Council of Peers E) Knights of the Sword
Classical economists advocated growth through ________
A. expanded social programs B. government control of enterprise C. free enterprise D. high taxes
Which statement most accurately describes Ming China?
A) China experienced its first defeat at the hands of the Japanese. B) China relied on Western guidance to become a global power. C) China turned inward, focusing on Chinese customs and culture, rejecting foreign influence. D) China lost much of its wealth and influence in Asia.