Question

the term \divine right\ is best defined as a:
a belief that a rulers authority comes from god
b revolution to gain political rights and freedoms
c philosophy that encourages religious toleration
d system in which a monarch has limited power

question 40 (1 point)
the american revolution was motivated by the enlightenment idea:
a of the rightful rule of a monarch
b that government needs central authority
c that all men are created equal
d of a distinct class system

Explanation:

First Question (Divine Right Definition)

To determine the definition of "divine right", we analyze each option:

• Option a: Divine right theory holds that a ruler's authority is granted by God, so this matches the concept.
• Option b: A revolution for political rights is unrelated to divine right (which is about a ruler's authority source).
• Option c: Religious tolerance is not the focus of divine right (it's about authority, not tolerance).
• Option d: Divine right is associated with absolute monarchy (unlimited power), not limited power.

To find the Enlightenment idea motivating the American Revolution, we analyze:

• Option a: The American Revolution opposed monarchical rule (e.g., against British monarchy), so this is incorrect.
• Option b: The Revolution emphasized limited government (e.g., against British central authority), so this is incorrect.
• Option c: The Enlightenment idea of "all men are created equal" (from Locke, Jefferson) was a key motivation for the Revolution (fighting for rights and equality against British rule).
• Option d: The Revolution opposed class-based systems (fighting for equality), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

a. belief that a ruler's authority comes from god

Second Question (American Revolution & Enlightenment)