L40 Enlightenment

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The period during which many political philosophers discussed their ideas on government in the 1600's and 1700's was known as the _______________ Period.

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Enlightenment

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How did Thomas Hobbes view human nature? What government did he believe was best?

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We are naturally selfish and quick to fight: rule by Kings

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Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to abolish their government and create a new one when a government does not protect people's natural rights?

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John Locke

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John Locke wrote about the idea of establishing a voluntary agreement among individuals to create a government and follow its rules/laws as the best way to protect natural rights. What is this idea called?

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Social Contract

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Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote about people having natural rights of life, liberty, and property?

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John Locke

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Which Enlightenment thinker's ideas about separation of power in government influenced the structure of the US government?

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Montesquieu

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John Locke believed that a government's power came from its ___________________ and this idea influenced the American founding fathers when they wrote the US Constitution.

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people

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Which Enlightenment thinker wrote about government being a social contract?

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Locke

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This Enlightenment thinker, from England, was a strong advocate for women's rights.

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Wollstonecraft

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Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced the creation of the US government with his ideas that government is best divided into separate branches that shared power?

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Montesquieu