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Topic 4: Enlightenment Philosophers Influence our Founders

Topic 4: Enlightenment Philosophers Influence our Founders

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

Back

Overthrow the government

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Philosophe believed people are born with natural rights including life, liberty, and property?

Back

Locke

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Baron de Montesquieu established two ideas that helped mold today's government in the United States. Those two ideas were....

Back

Separation of Power and Checks and Balances

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following statements reflects Enlightenment arguments against the Divine Right Theory of government? Options: God has chosen all government rulers, Independence is built by Military Might, The power of government is derived from the governed, A capitalist economic system is essential for a functioning Democracy

Back

The power of government is derived from the governed

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is another name for the Enlightenment?

Back

The Age of Reason

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

John Locke helped to create which contract theory?

Back

Social Contract Theory

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Thomas Jefferson used John Locke's natural rights in which famous U.S. document?

Back

Declaration of independence

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