Thomas Hobbes
A) felt that humans were suited best to be in a pristine state of nature, without government interference.
B) stated that human nature was animalistic, and needed a strong government to maintain social order.
C) was a firm believer in democracy.
D) said that the best form of government was a theocracy.
E) argued in favor of revolution when the ruler violated religious doctrines.
B
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In the development of the church in Ireland
a. Christian conversions dated back to the late seventh century. b. the vernacular was used in religious documents rather than Latin. c. scholars rejected biblical analysis in favor of mystical experiences. d. scholars copied and decorated manuscripts with exquisite detail. e. monks were disinterested in undertaking missionary activity in continental Europe.
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A) Native Americans owned thousands of slaves. B) Native Americans were important allies in the antislavery movement. C) Native Americans welcomed escaped African Americans into their tribes as full members. D) Native Americans saw African Americans as equals.