24/25 Philosopher Flashcard

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Which philosophers' ideas helped influence Thomas Jefferson in this excerpt? John Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Hobbes

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John Locke

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Which philosopher contributed the idea that "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition" to the structure of the US Government?

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Montesquieu

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Thomas Hobbs called the agreement by which people give up something in order to be ruled___________

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Social Contract

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In what document are the "Inalienable Rights" of Life, Liberty, and property specifically mentioned?

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Declaration of Independence

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These ideas expressed by Locke in this passage helped inspire the: Theory of Divine Right, American Revolution, Separation of church and state, Industrial Revolution

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American Revolution