Why Is the Line of Thought That Rousseau Helped Develop

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is the line of thought that Rousseau helped develop called republicanism?

• A) Its supporters at the time strongly advocated replacing the monarchies under which they lived with republics.
• B) It emphasized resistance to making patriotic sacrifices as the only way to achieve a common good.
• C) It was inspired, in part, by the ideas enacted by the ancient republics.
• D) Like the classical republics, it saw women as a crucial part of public life.
• E) It was first inspired by the American revolutionaries who declared themselves a republic.

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