Enlightenment

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A time period, mostly in the 1700's, where philosophers and thinkers thought science and reason could improve all humanity.

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Enlightenment

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People in a society give up some of their rights in exchange for protection.

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Social Contract

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Belief that one can freely express their beliefs without fear of punishment.

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Freedom of Speech

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Belief that no religion should run or make laws for a government.

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Separation of Church and State

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Voltaire stated, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" demonstrates his belief in which right?

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Freedom of Speech

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John Locke believed people were born with certain rights that no one could take away. What are these rights? (Options: Life, liberty, property; Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; Freedom of speech, religion, and property; Social Contract)

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Life, liberty, property

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Life, liberty, property

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natural rights

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Locke believed the roles within the government should be separated into two parts (makes laws and enforces laws).

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Legislative and Executive

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Montesquieu believed that "to become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them." Which choice does the best to meet that belief?

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No kings

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This thinker believed that humanity was inherently evil. Laws and governments are needed to protect people from each other.

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Hobbes