Enlightenment Review (Philosophers and Vocabulary)

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During The Enlightenment, people developed new ideas about ...

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the level of control they should have over their government

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Enlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things?

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reason and logic

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Which of the following best describes the main focus of the Enlightenment period? Options: An emphasis on reason and individualism, A period of technological advancements

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An emphasis on reason and individualism

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Rousseau and Locke believed that if government abuses their power, then the people should revolt and form their own government.

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True

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Natural Rights: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness., Life, Liberty, and Property, Freedom, Rights to say what we want, when we want to.

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Life, Liberty, and Property

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The belief that woman should have equal rights as men.

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Feminism

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According to Enlightenment thinker John Locke, why are governments created?

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People set up governments to protect their lives and property.

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Rousseau's belief is that people have certain rights and these should be protected by the government. If they are not, then the people have the right to rebel. This agreement is called a _______.

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Social Contract

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Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in the Separation of Powers, which creates a system of checks and balances?

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Montesquieu

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Allowing people to hold beliefs that are different of your own is known as.....

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Religious Tolerance