John locke was a 17th-century english philosopher who formulated important theories about governments and humankind. locke’s ideas were extremely influential on the founding fathers: america might not be america without him. locke’s ideas influenced the age of enlightenment, also called the age of reason. writers during the enlightenment era, which lasted from the 1650s to the end of the 1700s, asked profound questions: what makes humans human? why do governments exist and what is their role? enlightenment thinkers didn't automatically accept conventional wisdom or the teachings of the church. instead, they championed reason and science. like locke's writings, the theories and ideas of the enlightenment were instrumental to the american revolution. based on the passage, enlightenment thinkers thought emotions mattered more than reason. challenged some traditional beliefs. believed that the church was always right. were inspired by the american revolution.

Does this sound good? hey great britain, we need to talk. we’ve been through a lot these past couple of years and i don’t think that i would’ve made it this far without you but, i think it’s time that i tried to. don’t get me wrong, i think you’re a pretty great country! you’re smart, you’re funny, you're rich, and very dominant but, these past couple of years you’ve been a little too dominant. as each year goes by you become more and more self-absorbed. you’re only concerned about your own well-being. for example, when we get into arguments you always raise the taxes on paper and tea prices; it just isn’t fair. not only are you selfish but, you always want your buddies around. it’s not very fun cleaning up after you and your british soldiers (you guys never put the toilet seat down). they’re always popping up unexpected, and you always force me to let them stay for a couple of days. not to mention how irresponsible you are. i don’t like it when you force some of your responsibility on me. it’s not my fault that you got yourself into another war so, why should i have to pay for it? listen, in the beginning, what we had was good but, you and i aren’t so compatible anymore. i think it’s best if i took some time to be independent and think for myself for once. -yours truly, the states

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. "andy was asked to speak in a school assembly about a fundraising opportunity for a fellow student who had recently been diagnosed with leukemia. andy's stomach hurt and his hands were cold. "steady man," he thought. "you can do this. it's for tim. he needs our ." andy could picture the students wanting to get involved. it occurred to him now that he wasn't just giving a speech. he had something worthwhile to say. which strategies did andy use to reduce his apprehension? select all that apply." be prepared. use muscle relaxation techniques. get experience. think positively. focus on communicating to the audience.

“as well as a constitutional human right to associate with whomever you , there should be a corresponding right to disassociate if you .” - lester maddox which statement about lester maddox is best supported by information from the quotation? question 1 options: lester maddox was a segregationist. lester maddox enforced the constitution. lester maddox believed in the freedom to associate. lester maddox supported the 1964 civil rights act.