Enlightenment Thinkers Preview

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What is the term "Machiavellian" associated with?

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Sneaky, ambitious, and ruthless behavior

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According to Machiavelli, what is more important than always being fair or just?

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Stability of the state

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What did Machiavelli believe leaders should be prepared to do?

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Make tough, sometimes harsh, decisions

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Machiavelli believed it was better for leaders to be:

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Feared rather than loved

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What was Voltaire's view on monarchy and leadership?

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He preferred a strong leader over many weak ones.

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What type of government did Voltaire support? A democracy with self-government. A monarchy with a king, without lords and serfs. A dictatorship with absolute power. A republic with elected officials.

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A monarchy with a king, without lords and serfs.

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What is Voltaire remembered for in France today?

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His fight for civil rights and freedom of religion.

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What was the title of the important work written by William Blackstone?

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Commentaries on the Laws of England

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What did Blackstone believe was the main goal of human law?

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To command what is right and prohibit what is wrong

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What are the three primary personal rights mentioned by Blackstone? Options: Personal security, personal liberty, right of private property; Freedom of speech, right to vote, right to privacy; Right to education, right to work, right to travel; Right to healthcare, right to shelter, right to food

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Personal security, personal liberty, right of private property