AH CS 5,6,7 Historical Docs

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The writings of John Locke and other Enlightenment philosophers are significant because they

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influenced the authors of the Declaration of Independence

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American colonists showed their opposition to British policies and restrictions by adopting Enlightenment ideas in the Declaration of Independence.

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adopting Enlightenment ideas in the Declaration of Independence

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Citizens have a right to revolt against their government if that government abuses its citizens' rights. This statement is related to:

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social contract and is in the Declaration of Independence.

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People have certain rights that were given to them by their creator, and cannot be taken from them.

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This statement is related to natural rights and is in the Declaration of Independence.

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established a model for later settlement by providing for the 

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process for territories to become states

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Which of the following is a principle of government found in the Declaration of Independence? social contract, separation of powers, checks and balances, rights of the accused

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social contract

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Which of the following is a principle of government found in the Declaration of Independence? Options: freedom of religion, separation of powers, consent of the governed, rights of the accused

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consent of the governed

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Which statement is most accurate concerning the Northwest Ordinance? Options: The issue of slavery was largely ignored in the document., Hunters of runaway slaves were barred from entering the territory, Slavery was abolished in the Northwest Territory., All males were given the right to vote.

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Slavery was abolished in the Northwest Territory.

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Enlightenment thinking, as developed in the U.S. Constitution, stated that

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a government in which people choose their representatives is an ideal political system

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Which statement best reflects the philosophy of the Enlightenment thinkers regarding the power of a federal government? Options: Government can be trusted with many powers without adequate checks on it., The central government should give most of its power to the local governments., The ultimate rulers in govenrment are the people and they can rule themselves, or elect others to do it for them., The government may exercise all powers necessary and proper to meet its responsibilities.

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The ultimate rulers in govenrment are the people and they can rule themselves, or elect others to do it for them.