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What concept suggests that individuals learn behaviors from their environment rather than being born with inherent qualities?
Which of the following reflects the key ideas promoted during the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening?
Which term describes the mindset of prioritizing the public good over personal interests?
How did the Enlightenment thinkers view education in relation to equality?
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What was a common characteristic of Enlightenment philosophies regarding governance?
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Study Notes
Enlightenment and Great Awakening
- John Locke's ideas, which focused on individual rights and natural law, significantly influenced the American Enlightenment.
- The Great Awakening, a religious revival movement, also emphasized individual spirituality and a personal relationship with God.
- These movements collectively promoted ideals of individual liberty, self-governance, and republicanism.
- The emphasis on education during this period aimed to empower individuals to critically think and question authority.
- The concept of tabula rasa, or "blank slate," suggested that individuals are not born inherently good or evil but are shaped by their environment and experiences.
- Both the Enlightenment and Great Awakening encouraged citizens to prioritize the public good over personal interests.
- A healthy distrust of authority, particularly centralized government, emerged as a key principle.
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Explore the transformative ideas of the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening in this quiz. Discover how John Locke's philosophies on individual rights and the revivalist spirit of this religious movement shaped American thought, promoting liberty, self-governance, and critical thinking. Test your knowledge on these pivotal historical events.
