The Enlightenment

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Across
  1. 2. Basic freedoms all people are born with, not given by rulers
  2. 3. Respecting different beliefs, opinions, and religions
  3. 6. Idea that governments get power only when people agree to be ruled
  4. 8. Believed women deserve education and equal opportunity
  5. 10. Argued for fair trials and punishment that fits the crime; opposed torture
  6. 11. Proposed splitting government power into different branches
  7. 14. Fought for free speech and religious freedom; often criticized powerful institutions
  8. 15. Said people are born with natural rights like life, liberty, and property
Down
  1. 1. Agreement where people give some freedom to government for protection
  2. 4. Believed government should follow the will of the people; social contract idea
  3. 5. Using logic and evidence to understand the world and make decisions
  4. 7. Believed people are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler to keep order
  5. 9. Dividing government authority so no single group can control everything
  6. 12. Belief that all people should have the same rights and opportunities
  7. 13. Freedom to think and act without unnecessary control by authority