Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment & its Influences

Two major Enlightenment ideas that were seen throughout the Declaration of Independence & the Articles of Confederation were

• popular sovereignty; natural rights

• confederate; social contract

• natural rights; confederate

• social contract; popular sovereignty

Enlightenment thinking as developed in the U.S. Constitution, stated that

• people should support a government even if it did not protect their rights.

• kings could rule as dictators, but had to grant certain right to their subjects.

• legislatures should have more power than any other branch of government.

• a government in which people choose their representatives is an ideal political system.

Which of the following is NOT a major Enlightenment idea?

• Separation of power is the best way to protect human liberties

• Social and Political problems can only be solved by a King in absolute

• Everyone is born with Natural Rights

• Governments are created to secure an orderly society

This idea is based on observation & willingness to question accepted beliefs

• Helio-centric Theory

• Scientific Method

• Scientific Revolution

• Religious Freedom Theory

This modern day model in class would be an example of the scientific theory of which scientist?

• Galileo

• Copernicus

• Locke

• Voltaire

Which scientist and theory are represented in this image?

• Newton; physics

• Newton; gravity

• Copernicus; gravity

• Newton; headache

He believed all people were born free & equal, with 3 natural rights: life, liberty, & property.

• Locke

• Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Montesque

stressed reason & thought & the power of people to solve problems

• Enlightenment

• Helio-centric Theory

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

The United States government was built, in part, using influence from the Enlightenment movement. One of the influences that we see is the three branches of government. Which philosoph had the greatest influence in this area?

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Lock

Which of the following document did John Locke's ideas influence?

• Declaration of Independence
• Magna Carta
• English Bill of Rights
• Great Charter