Mrs. Smith's Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. A revolution inspired by Enlightenment ideas
  2. 5. The use of logic and evidence to solve problems
  3. 7. Contract The agreement between people and government to give up some freedoms for protection
  4. 8. This Enlightenment thinker believed in the separation of powers in government
  5. 9. Rights The idea that all people are born with rights like life, liberty, and property
  6. 10. This thinker believed people are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler
  7. 11. The Enlightenment idea that government power comes from the people
Down
  1. 1. He believed in freedom of speech and religion
  2. 3. A government in which the ruler has total power
  3. 4. A time period known for new ideas about science, government, and human rights
  4. 6. This thinker believed in a social contract and that government should protect people's rights