American Gov Chapter 2 TEST

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What is the Enlightenment?

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An intellectual movement emphasizing reason.

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What is the Magna Carta?

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A document limiting the power of the king

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What is a compact?

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A formal agreement between parties

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What was the Great Awakening?

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A religious revival in the American colonies

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Which law system is based on the principles of fairness?

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Equity Law

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What does the term "Boycott" mean?

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To refuse to buy or use goods and services

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Which of these is NOT considered a natural right by a certain political philosopher we emphasized in class? Options: Life, Liberty, Property, Wealth

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Wealth

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What is the idea that all people are born with individual rights that cannot be taken away?

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Natural Rights

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

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July 4,1776