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