Exploring the Enlightenment Era

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Enlightenment

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intellectual movement emphasizing reason

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John Locke

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who advocated natural rights

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Voltaire

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of religious intolerance and absolute monarchy

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Social Contract

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between people and government for mutual benefit

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Separation of Powers

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of government into branches to prevent tyranny

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Montesquieu’s influence

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modern democratic systems with checks and balances

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Enlightenment’s effect on revolutions

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inspired American and French Revolutions

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Reason over tradition

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from faith-based to rational thinking in society

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Scientific Revolution’s role

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foundation for Enlightenment thought

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Rousseau’s concept of general will

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interest should guide laws and government