Enlightenment

1. The revolution where people began to take a critical look at their own lives and society.
3. a famous French philosopher, argued for the need for religious tolerance in Europe.
6. led a movement to reform (to make major improvements) the church which eventually led to the Protestant Reformation.
7. This reformation led many Europeans to turn away from the Catholic Church and form their own ideas about religion and the world.
8. argued that government has a responsibility to protect the natural rights of the people.

2. rooted in the Renaissance when Europeans rediscovered writings from Ancient Greek and Roman thinkers.
4. believed that society existed because people agreed to live together for the good of everyone, or the common good.
5. English writer to challenge gender norms
6. argued that government powers should be divided.
7. Enlightenment thinkers focused on history and