Scientific Revolution & the Enlightenment Review

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What was John Locke’s main idea about government?

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People have natural rights and governments must protect them

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Montesquieu believed that the best way to prevent tyranny was by:

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Dividing government into three branches

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Which Enlightenment thinker strongly supported freedom of speech?

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Voltaire

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What was Rousseau’s idea about government?

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It should be based on the "general will" of the people

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What was Cesare Beccaria’s main idea about the justice system?

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Punishments should be fair and fit the crime

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Which Enlightenment thinker believed people are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler?

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Thomas Hobbes

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How did John Locke’s ideas influence the American Declaration of Independence?

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It was based on his idea of natural rights and the right to overthrow a bad government

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Why was Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers important?

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It helped prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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What was the major difference between Locke’s and Hobbes’ views on government?

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Locke believed in natural rights and democracy, while Hobbes believed in a strong ruler

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How did the Enlightenment influence modern democracy?

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It introduced ideas about human rights, freedom, and fair government