Enlightenment

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French Enlightenment philosopher who strongly believed in freedom of speech and religion

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Voltaire

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Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

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John Locke

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How did Hobbes view human nature?

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We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.

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Which of the following would be another good name for the Enlightenment?
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The Age of Reason,
The Age of Great Philosophers,
The Age of Religion,
The Age of Revolution

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The Age of Reason

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John Locke, Jean Rousseau, and Voltaire all lived during what was called the:

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Enlightenment

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Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to abolish their government and create a new one? Options: Montesquieu, Locke, Voltaire, Rousseau

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Locke

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An agreement between people and the government to give up some rights for safety and protection

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Social Contract

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The rights of life, liberty, and property are called:

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Natural Rights

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What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about government?

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some government control is necessary, but it should be kept to a minimum

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Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that governments should be based on majority rule?

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Rousseau