Question

Which of the following situations fit best with Enlightenment ideals? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

People have the right to question their government.

Government protects certain rights of citizens.

Explanation:

The Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was a period of intellectual revolution that spread through Europe, and then to American colonies, during the 18th century. This movement emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism. Philosophers believed that reason and science were more important than superstition and blind faith. The ability to reason became the most significant human ability. As these ideas spread, people began questioning their government and society. Liberty, progress, toleration, fraternity, constitutional government, and separation of church and state were important new ideals at the time, and government and society, which were still somewhat similar to the ones of the Middle Ages, had to change.

Answer 2

Answer:

C: People have the right to question their government.

D: Government protects certain rights of citizens.

Explanation:

Americans who have the enlightenment ideals in action follow the situation which people protects the rights of actions, including questioning the government.