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Age of Enlightenment

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The Age of Enlightenment was a philosophical and intellectual movement in Europe that lasted from the 17th to 18th centuries. It was a time when people believed that reason and logic could improve society

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Why the Enlightenment happened

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People grew tired of the moral wrongs of slavery, the idea of divine right (ruler chosen by god) and abuses of religion, such as the Inquisition and Crusades

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John Locke

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British Enlightenment Philosopher. Introduced idea of "natural rights" of humans. We have right to life, liberty, and property. His ideas influenced Thomas Jefferson and the US Declaration of Independence

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Voltaire

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French Enlightenment Philosopher that fought for freedom of speech and freedom of religion. Famous quote "I might not agree with a word you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"

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Montesquieu

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French Enlightenment philosopher that wanted the "separation of powers" in government. His ideas influenced the US to have an executive (president), judicial (supreme court), and legislative (congress) branch to check each other's power