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The Wealth of Nations significantly predates the invention of the steam engine, marking the start of modern economics before major industrial advancements.
The Wealth of Nations significantly predates the invention of the steam engine, marking the start of modern economics before major industrial advancements.
False (B)
The ideas of The Social Contract directly influenced the Declaration of Independence, but had no tangible impact on the French Revolution.
The ideas of The Social Contract directly influenced the Declaration of Independence, but had no tangible impact on the French Revolution.
False (B)
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen primarily served as a foundational document for the American Revolution, directly inspiring its key principles.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen primarily served as a foundational document for the American Revolution, directly inspiring its key principles.
False (B)
Publication of The Spirit of the Laws occurred after both the start of the American and French Revolutions, influencing the establishment of laws in the newly formed republics.
Publication of The Spirit of the Laws occurred after both the start of the American and French Revolutions, influencing the establishment of laws in the newly formed republics.
The start of the French Revolution was subsequent to the Declaration of Independence being signed.
The start of the French Revolution was subsequent to the Declaration of Independence being signed.
Flashcards
"The Spirit of Laws"
"The Spirit of Laws"
Landmark document of the Enlightenment, advocating for the separation of powers in government.
"The Social Contract"
"The Social Contract"
Philosophical work arguing that legitimate political authority comes from the consent of the governed.
"The Wealth of Nations"
"The Wealth of Nations"
Economic theory promoting free markets and limited government intervention.
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
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Declaration of the Rights of Man
Declaration of the Rights of Man
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Study Notes
- The steam engine was invented
- The Spirit of Laws was written
- The Social Contract was written
- The American Revolution started
- The Wealth of Nations was written
- The Declaration of Independence was written
- The French Revolution started
- The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen was written
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