Philosophical Foundations of the American Revolution
Daniel Miller
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers the Enlightenment's influence on the American Revolution, focusing on key thinkers like Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. It examines Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" and its impact, and analyzes the Declaration of Independence. The guide also provides practice questions and exam tips covering multiple-choice, short answer, and free-response questions.
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Question 1 of 10
What was the core idea behind the Enlightenment concept of 'Tabula Rasa' 👶?
People are born with innate knowledge and understanding
People are born as a blank slate, shaped by experiences
People's destinies are predetermined by divine forces
People are inherently good or evil from birth