The Enlightenment Promoted a Set of Values in Which _____

question 54

Multiple Choice

The Enlightenment promoted a set of values in which _____, not religion, was advocated as the primary source for legitimacy and authority.

• A)beliefs
• B)reason
• C)cultural values
• D)faith
• E)ethnic background

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Definitions:

White Americans

Individuals living in the United States who identify as having European, Middle Eastern, or North African ancestry, often categorized based on racial classification.

Gabriel's Rebellion

An 1800 slave revolt in Richmond, Virginia, planned by a slave named Gabriel that was thwarted before it could begin.

Black Virginians

African American residents of Virginia, whose history and contributions are integral to the state's identity, including times of slavery and its aftermath.