Age of Enlightenment

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Across
  1. 1. This individual believed that human beings were naturally good, but are corrupted by the evils of society.
  2. 3. This individual fought against censorships and religion, causing persecution by the government
  3. 6. This individual had ideas about government and the natural rights of man (life, liberty, and property). These ideas influenced colonial America.
  4. 8. This individual coined the term "checks and balances" where each branch of government ensures that one branch does not become too powerful
  5. 9. Citizens have to give up some freedoms, but the government will protect their rights of life, liberty and property in return
  6. 12. This individual argued against the regulation of commerce and trade
  7. 14. Enlightenment thinkers believe human beings are born with these fundamental rights: life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness
Down
  1. 2. A European intellectual movement that emphasized reason and individualism rather than tradition.
  2. 4. This individual argued that women deserved to be educated and that women could be equal to men.
  3. 5. The author of the Declaration of Independence
  4. 7. This individual had ideas regarding what type of government was best for the people. He also believed that people are naturally evil and can't be trusted to govern.
  5. 10. The idea that leaders should be chosen by citizens in a general election
  6. 11. Citizens agree to obey a set of rules, while the government agrees to protect citizens' rights
  7. 13. The rights of a sovereign (King or Queen) to rule as set forth by their religious god