Enlightenment Ideas Review

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their CREATOR, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."

-Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, 1776

Which of the Enlightenment Period ideas would be best represented in the quote from the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Hobbes (Social Contract)

• Baron Montesquieu (Separation of Powers)

• John Locke (Natural Law/Rights)

• Founding Fathers (Rule of Law)

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their CREATOR, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."

-Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, 1776

Based on this excerpt what are natural rights? (Hint: Focus on the key word CREATOR)

• God-given rights that all people should have

• rights that exist in America but not in Europe

• rights granted by English kings to their subjects

• rights that can only be earned through bloodshed

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Representative Government

• Separation of Powers

• Social Contract

• Trial by Jury

How did the ideas from the passage influence the Founding Fathers?

• They decided to establish a constitutional monarchy

• They decided to establish a representative form of government.

• They decided to divide the powers of government into three branches.

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their CREATOR, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."

-Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, 1776

What earlier thinker influenced this passage?

• John Locke

• King Georgre III

• George Washington

• Baron de Montesquieu

Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced the following chart?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Jefferson

What Enlightenment philosopher influenced the following passage?

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Jefferson

What constitutional principle does Madison describe in the passage?

• Separation of Powers

• Natural Rights

• Rule of Law

• Social Contract