Enlightenment and French Revolution

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Enlightenment

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An intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe from 1600's-1700's

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John Locke

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An English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers, known for his work on the theory of mind and natural rights.

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Natural Rights

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Life, Liberty and property - John Locke

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Voltaire

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Philosopher who thought of freedom of speech, separation of church and state, and freedom of religion.

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Montesquieu

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Philosopher who thought of the theory of separation of powers.

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Adam Smith

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A Scottish economist and philosopher who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations' and is considered the father of modern economics.

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Wealth of Nations

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A book by Adam Smith that is considered the first modern work of economics.

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Ancient Regime

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The old government in France during the French Revolution where they had Absolute Monarch's

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3 Estates

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The broad orders of social hierarchy used in Christendom (Christian Europe) from the medieval period to early modern Europe.

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Bourgeoisie

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The middle class in the third estate