Enlightenment and Revoluition Vocab

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What is a social contract?

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An agreement by members of society to cooperate for the benefit of society.

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Author of 'The Leviathan'?

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Thomas Hobbes

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Enlightened despot:

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A ruler in the 18th century who pursued enlightenment ideas.

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Sovereignty:

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The supreme power or authority held by a ruler.

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Natural laws:

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Unchanging moral principles that form the basis of human rights.

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Baroque?

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A style of European architecture, music, and art from 1600-1700.

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Separation of powers:

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A model of government where power is divided among branches that share it equally.

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Rationalism: A belief that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge, not religious belief.

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A belief/theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief.

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Revolution:

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A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

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What is a salon?

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A gathering in the 17th & 18th centuries discussing Enlightened topics, art, society, and politics.