Enlightenment

Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

• John Locke
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau
• Voltaire

How did Hobbes view human nature?

• We are inquisitive and industrious.

• We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.

• We are naturally ignorant

• We are naturally kind and helpful to others

John Locke, Jean Rousseau, and Voltaire all lived during what was called the:

• Dark Ages

• Middle Ages

• Enlightenment

• Depression

An agreement between people and the government to give up some rights for safety and protection

• Philosophers
• Democracy
• Social Contract
• Divine Right of Kings

The rights of life, liberty, and property are called:

• Unalienable Rights

• Essential Rights

• Natural Rights

• Original Rights

What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about government?

• some government control is necessary, but it should be kept to a minimum

• the government should control all aspects of our lives

• the government should be led by an absolute monarch

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that governments should be based on majority rule?

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Locke

• Hobbes

Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that power comes from the "Consent of the Governed?"

• Hobbes

• Locke

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

During enlightenment, democracy powers rest with which group of people

• women

• men

• citizens

• kings

Who said all men are created equal?

• Issac Newton

• George Washington

• Christopher Columbus

• John Locke