Which of these statements would John Locke find acceptable?
a. Some of us are born bad.
b. A positive environment will create positive results.
c. Everything that we are is in our genes.
d. Faith, not reason, determines what we know.
e. Original sin places limits on individual aspirations.
b
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What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?
A) The Navigation Acts demanded the use of British ships for colonial trade. B) The Navigation Acts were supposed to enforce proper seamanship. C) The Navigation Acts were designed to encourage competition among shippers. D) The Navigation Acts encouraged trade via land-based transportation means. E) The Navigation Acts led to improved road signs and directions for travelers.
Pragmatism holds that
A. whether or not something works is more important than whether or not it is true. B. human behavior can be shaped at will. C. society is a jungle where only the best will survive. D. all are created equal.
Who held the title of Protector of the Indians?
A) Moctezuma B) Bartolomé de las Casas C) Atahualpa D) Martin Luther
Why did most Americans who paid attention to events abroad favor the Allies over the Central Powers?
A) Americans admired French food and wine. B) The Central Powers were clearly to blame for the war. C) The United States stood to gain new colonies if the Allies won. D) America had close cultural ties to Britain.