THE ENLIGHTENMENT

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  1. 2. English philosopher that believed that people and governments made a social contract
  2. 5. To learn, to enlighten, to discover
  3. 6. An enlightened despot who supported religious tolerance.
  4. 8. The idea that religious organizations should not interfere with government.
  5. 14. French philiospher who was known for his book The Spirit of the Laws and his idea on separation of power
  6. 15. An enlightened despot who encouraged religous freedom and believed the government should protect its people.
  7. 16. An enlightened despot who believed people on trial are innocent until proven guilty.
  8. 17. A woman who wrote the book A Vindication of the Rights of Women, basically saying that men and women have equal rights and women should be treated as such.
  9. 19. An absolute monarch who tries to incorporate enlightenment ideas into their rule.
  10. 20. English philosopher who was know for his book The Treatise of Government and his belief that everyone has natural rights
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  1. 1. A ruler who has complete control over everything in their country (laws, religion, economy, society, etc.)
  2. 3. When wealthy civilians held gathering of artists and thinkers (or people in general) sat and discussed ideas.
  3. 4. An agreement between people and government where people give up their natural rights in exchange for protection from the government/rulers.
  4. 7. Opinions or beliefs that are influenced based on reason
  5. 9. Freedom of action for individuals
  6. 10. Rights Rights given to every human at birth (life, liberty, property)
  7. 11. The idea that government should be split into 3 branches (legislative, executive, judicial) so that no one branch has too much power.
  8. 12. French philosopher that made fun of other philosophers and government leaders. Believed in seperation of church and state.
  9. 13. French philosopher that citizens should be able to vote for laws they follow.
  10. 18. A ruler with absolute power