Enlightenment: significance (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the Enlightenment sometimes called?
What was the Enlightenment sometimes called?
Age of Reason
During which period did the Enlightenment have profound effects on British America?
During which period did the Enlightenment have profound effects on British America?
1742-64
What did Enlightenment thinkers champion instead of accepting traditional beliefs?
What did Enlightenment thinkers champion instead of accepting traditional beliefs?
Scientific reasoning & critical thinking
What traditional concept did the Enlightenment reject regarding rulers?
What traditional concept did the Enlightenment reject regarding rulers?
Divine right of kings
According to Enlightenment thinking, where do natural rights come from?
According to Enlightenment thinking, where do natural rights come from?
Inherent to every individual
What did Enlightenment theory say was the purpose of government?
What did Enlightenment theory say was the purpose of government?
To protect people's rights
What right did people have if their government failed to protect their rights?
What right did people have if their government failed to protect their rights?
To remove or replace it
What did Enlightenment philosophy promote regarding education?
What did Enlightenment philosophy promote regarding education?
Should be available to all people
How many newspapers were published regularly in the colonies by the 1760s?
How many newspapers were published regularly in the colonies by the 1760s?
Over 20
When did Benjamin Franklin help establish the first subscription library in Philadelphia?
When did Benjamin Franklin help establish the first subscription library in Philadelphia?
1731
What Enlightenment principle did 'No taxation without representation' reflect?
What Enlightenment principle did 'No taxation without representation' reflect?
Government legitimacy & individual rights
During which years did the American Revolution occur?
During which years did the American Revolution occur?
1765-83