Vocab Flashcard Unit 4

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European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism.

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Enlightenment

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Monarchs as God's representatives on Earth, answering only to Him.

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Divine Right

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A king or queen with unlimited power controlling all aspects of society

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Absolute Monarchy

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Machiavelli's view on leadership:

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Leaders should be stern and good at war.

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Overthrow of King James, replaced by William and Mary

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The Great Revolution

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Agreement defining and limiting individual rights

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Social Contract Theory

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A king/queen shares decision-making power with another body (parliament).

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Limited Monarchy

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A body of representatives making decisions for a nation (Canada, England)

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Parliament

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Act signed in 1689 by William III and Mary II, outlining constitutional and civil rights, enhancing Parliament's power over the monarchy.

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English Bill of Rights

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Machiavelli is not a good example of the Enlightenment because

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he believed in stern leadership and ruling in fear