Use each of these terms in a sentence that will help explain its meaning: petition, debate, preamble, status.

petition-a formal written request made to an authority or organized body (such as a court filing a petition for divorce Her defense lawyer had petitioned the court to videotape Scott's testimony about Hearst before he died, but the petition was denied.)

debate-to argue about the subject was hotly debated. b : to engage (an opponent) in debate a governor debating her challenger. 2 : to turn over in one's mind : to think about (something, such as different options) in order to decide still debating what to do. intransitive verb.

preamble-Definition of Preamble. an opening announcement used to describe what is about to be read or said. Examples of Preamble in a sentence. 1. The preamble of the international health organization summarizes the group's purpose.

status.-position or rank in relation to others the status of a father. b : relative rank in a hierarchy of prestige especially : high prestige. 2 : the condition of a person or thing in the eyes of the law. 3 : state or condition with respect to circumstances the status of the negotiations.

Explanation:

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.