Eighteenth Century Quiz

The Age if Reason emphasized

Order and Moderation

Rationalism is the belief that we can arrive at truth by using

reason

The Age of Reason in America combined European theory with American

common sense

The belief that God makes it possible for all people to discover the laws of the universe through reason is known as

deism

Most of the American literature written during the Age of Reason canb e describes as

realistic

Which of the following statments is true of the Age of Reason

People were optimistic about the possibilities of science and rational thinking.

During the 1700's the most popular topic in writings by Americans was

politics

Deists believe the universe to be

Orderly and good