Key Concepts of the Enlightenment and Reformation

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John Locke's Beliefs

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People have natural rights and advocated for separation of powers.

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Martin Luther's Goal for the Church

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Wanted to make the church better, or reform it.

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Absolute Monarchy

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A system where the ruler has all of the power.

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Importance of Human Beings

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The belief in the importance of human beings is called humanism.

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95 Theses

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Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany.

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Constitutional Monarchy Today

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England is a constitutional monarchy today.

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Natural Rights

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The concept that people have inherent rights, as advocated by John Locke.

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Humanism

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A belief in the importance and value of human beings.

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Separation of Powers

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A principle advocated by John Locke to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power.

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Wittenberg, Germany

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The location where Martin Luther posted his 95 theses.