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How is the topic of Locke's writing similar to most writing in the colonies in the 18th
century?
- He wrote about nature, and most writing was about nature or agriculture
- He wrote about the rights of the majority, and most writing was about rights and
liberties
- He wrote about freemen , and most writing was about freedom and slavery
- He wrote about politics, and most writing was about politics or religion - ✔✔He wrote
about politics, and most writing was about politics or religion
Locke's writings had the most direct influence on the
- American Revolution
- Great Awakening
- Mayflower Compact
- Zenger case - ✔✔American Revolution
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, Which of the following groups in the colonies in the late 17th century would be most
critical of Locke's ideas?
- Slave owners
- Church leaders
- Merchants
- Women - ✔✔Slave owners
Which of the following had an effect on attitudes toward traditional authority similar to
the effect of the Zenger case?
- The arrival of new immigrants in the British colonies
- The growth of the legal profession
- The spread of the Great Awakening
- The westward movement of settlers - ✔✔The spread of the Great Awakening
Which group would most strongly support Zenger's position on the press?
- Farmers in New England
- Southern planters
- Settlers on the frontier
- Residents of cities - ✔✔Residents of cities
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