The Jefferson Bible contained all of the following elements EXCEPT

an effort to preserve the original text

Olaudah Equiano wrote his own autobiography, discussing his experience as...

a slave who survived the Middle Passage

Rationalism is the idea that...

everyone can arrive at the truth through reason

that the world is orderly and good

Compared to Puritans Rationalists were...

More focused on personal freedom

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Elements of Rationalism

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English Literature, the American revolution, and rationalist ideas.

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1
The Jefferson Bible contained all of the following elements EXCEPT
an effort to preserve the original text
changes to parts of Jesus' life
the removal of all supernatural elements
the portrayal of Jesus as a moral teacher
2
Rationalism was a direct response to ___________________, a prevalent and restrictive religion.
Puritanism
Catholicism
Mormonism
Buddhism
3
Is Dear Abigail a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Secondary
4
What is the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To inform
To entertain
To reflect
To persuade
5
Deists DO NOT believe
in the supernatural
that life as punishments and rewards
in logic and reason
that God wanted people to be happy
6
What is the time period associated with rationalist/revolutionary literature?
1750 - 1800
1750 - 1850
1776 - 1850
1776 - 1800
7
God's gift to humanity was...
Reason
Rationalism
Logic
Tacos
8
A short phrase that gives a piece of advice is called a/n...
alliteration
aphorism
irony
psalm
9
Olaudah Equiano wrote his own autobiography, discussing his experience as...
A free African American in the North
A volunteer soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War
a slave who survived the Middle Passage
An indentured servant in Maryland
10
Rationalism is the idea that...
everyone can arrive at the truth through reason
we should ration all of our food
humans can create revolutions
religion is the most important thing
11
Deists believe...
in the holy trinity
that the world is orderly and good
that it was necessary to attend church
in the supernatural
12
Which type of writing would you NOT expect to see during this period?
Speeches and pamphlets
Poems/Songs
Documents
Short fictional stories
13
Compared to Puritans Rationalists were...
More focused on education
More focused on the morality of citizens
More focused on personal freedom
More involved with the Church of England
14
Names for the Rationalist period of literature included all of these EXCEPT
The Age of Englightenment
The Age of Reason
The Age of Entitlement
The American Revolution
15
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
7
10
8
12

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