MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A concern for the public welfare
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The belief that divine law mysteriously governs the universe
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The belief that God will protect the colonists from misfortune
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The “Age of Reason” was centered around thinking of things from a scientific and progress-focused perspective. This form of reasoning is apparent very early on. In paragraph 2, Jefferson writes that all men are created equal, and notes the rights that are inherent in this equality.
Detailed explanation-2: -Known as both the Age of Reason and the Enlightenment, this period was very different than earlier epochs of European history. Independent thought was embraced, skepticism ran freely through work, and new values, including an emphasis on science, became quite common among the educated classes.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Declaration of Independence included these three major ideas: People have certain Inalienable Rights including Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness. All Men are created equal. Individuals have a civic duty to defend these rights for themselves and others.