A)Which of the following statements best explains how Enlightenment thinkers challenged political authority?(1 point) Responses Enlightenment thinkers sided with the monarchy in disputes with the church. Enlightenment thinkers sided with the monarchy in disputes with the church. Enlightenment thinkers often debated ways to limit the power of the authority or government. Enlightenment thinkers often debated ways to limit the power of the authority or government. Enlightenment thinkers debated ways for one person or group to have complete power. Enlightenment thinkers debated ways for one person or group to have complete power. Enlightenment thinkers believed the monarchy should have absolute power.
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Enlightenment thinkers often debated ways to limit the power of the authority or government.
A)Which of the following best explains why Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics?(1 point) Responses Adam Smith discussed political authority and economics in his book Two Treatises of Government. Adam Smith discussed political authority and economics in his book Two Treatises of Government . Adam Smith discussed laissez-faire economics and division of labor in his book The Wealth of Nations. Adam Smith discussed laissez-faire economics and division of labor in his book The Wealth of Nations . Adam Smith discussed how government should only control economic activity in spirit in his book The Spirit of the Laws. Adam Smith discussed how government should only control economic activity in spirit in his book The Spirit of the Laws . Adam Smith discussed economic ideas in his book Philosophical Dictionary.
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Adam Smith discussed laissez-faire economics and division of labor in his book The Wealth of Nations.
)What would an investigation into the cultural impacts of the Enlightenment conclude?(1 point) Responses It would conclude that the Enlightenment increased the authority of the Catholic Church. It would conclude that the Enlightenment increased the authority of the Catholic Church. It would conclude that traditional ideas were favored over empirical observations. It would conclude that traditional ideas were favored over empirical observations. It would conclude that the power of monarchs was expanded. It would conclude that the power of monarchs was expanded. It would conclude that the Enlightenment led to the rise of new political structures and governments.
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It would conclude that the Enlightenment led to the rise of new political structures and governments.
A)Which statement best investigates the relationship between the Enlightenment and laissez-faire capitalism?(1 point) Responses Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the ideas of individual property and rights. Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the ideas of individual property and rights. The Enlightenment had no impact on the development of laissez-faire capitalism. The Enlightenment had no impact on the development of laissez-faire capitalism. Laissez-faire capitalism laid the foundation for Enlightenment ideals of private property and individual rights. Laissez-faire capitalism laid the foundation for Enlightenment ideals of private property and individual rights. Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the idea of universal equality for all peoples.
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Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the ideas of individual property and rights.
A)Which statement best explains the development of free enterprise capitalism?(1 point) Responses Capitalism was only developed because of the Industrial Revolution. Capitalism was only developed because of the Industrial Revolution. Capitalism was rejected by Enlightenment thinkers, slowing its development. Capitalism was rejected by Enlightenment thinkers, slowing its development. Capitalism developed over time in response to changes in European society. Capitalism developed over time in response to changes in European society. Capitalism developed quickly because of the Renaissance. Capitalism developed quickly because of the Renaissance.
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Capitalism developed over time in response to changes in European society.