Use the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence to answer the question. Which of the following Enlightenment principles is MOST CLEARLY reflected in this excerpt?

A.
belief in reason

B.
reliance on evidence

C.
skepticism toward religion

D.
support for the social contract

Match the following: 1. empirical the belief that an idea should be evaluated based on how it works 2. fundamentalism knowledge based on observation and experiment rather than theory 3. obtrusive to intentionally force ideas or intrude on others 4. pragmatism not religious or spiritual in nature 5. secular a religious doctrine that emphasizes a return to rigid principles

What did jesuits and the leaders of the council of trent have in common? they wanted to improve relations with protestants by making compromises. they were opposed to improving spirituality within the catholic faith. they accused people of heresy and witchcraft. they were concerned with improving religious education.

Which phrase best completes the diagram? apex