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