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A) Which of the following statements best explains how Enlightenment thinkers challenged political authority? (1 point)
Enlightenment thinkers often debated ways to limit the power of the authority or government.
Enlightenment thinkers believed the monarchy should have absolute power.
Enlightenment thinkers sided with the monarchy in disputes with the church.
Enlightenment thinkers debated ways for one person or group to have complete power.
Question 2
A) Which of the following best explains why Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics? (1 point)
Adam Smith discussed how government should only control economic activity in spirit in his book The Spirit of the Laws.
Adam Smith discussed laissez-faire economics and division of labor in his book The Wealth of Nations.
Adam Smith discussed political authority and economics in his book
Two Treatises of Government.
Adam Smith discussed economic ideas in his book Philosophical Dictionary.
Question 3
A) What would an investigation into the cultural impacts of the Enlightenment conclude? (1 point)
It would conclude that the Enlightenment increased the authority of the Catholic Church.
It would conclude that the Enlightenment led to the rise of new political structures and governments.
› It would conclude that the power of monarchs was expanded.
It would conclude that traditional ideas were favored over empirical observations.
Question 4
A) Which statement best investigates the relationship between the Enlightenment and laissez-faire capitalism? (1 point)
The Enlightenment had no impact on the development of laissez-faire capitalism.
Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the ideas of individual property and rights.
Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the idea of universal equality for all peoples.
Laissez-faire capitalism laid the foundation for Enlightenment ideals of private property and individual rights.

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Here are the best answer choices for each of the questions based on historical context and the principles of Enlightenment thought:

Question 1
A) Which of the following statements best explains how Enlightenment thinkers challenged political authority?
Answer: Enlightenment thinkers often debated ways to limit the power of the authority or government.

Question 2
A) Which of the following best explains why Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics?
Answer: Adam Smith discussed laissez-faire economics and division of labor in his book The Wealth of Nations.

Question 3
A) What would an investigation into the cultural impacts of the Enlightenment conclude?
Answer: It would conclude that the Enlightenment led to the rise of new political structures and governments.

Question 4
A) Which statement best investigates the relationship between the Enlightenment and laissez-faire capitalism?
Answer: Both laissez-faire capitalism and the Enlightenment support the ideas of individual property and rights.

These choices reflect the significant ideas and influence of Enlightenment thinkers and the economic theories put forth by Adam Smith.