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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French writer who believed in freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and the separation of church and state.

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Voltaire

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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's belief that you are born with no knowledge. You gain knowledge through your life experiences.

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Blank Slate - Tabula Rosa

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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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This thinker believed in the separation of powers within a government. Each part should have checks and balances over the other parts.

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Montesquieu