Absolutism/Enlightenment Test

John Locke

• Natural Rights

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to bear arms

Baron de Montesquieu

• Separation of powers

• Four branches of government

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom oof Religion

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Social Contract

• Absolutism

• Three branches of government

• Influenced by Hobbes

Voltaire

• Free Speech

• Right to bear arms

• Separation of Powers

• Due process

The picture represents Montesquieu idea of...

• Checks and balances

• Government corruption

• Gridlock

• Freedom of voting

A time period, mostly in the 1700's, where philosophers and thinkers thought science and reason could improve all humanity.

• Enlightenment
• Great Awakening
• American Revolution
• French Revolution

Belief that one can freely express their beliefs without fear of punishment.

• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of Religion
• No unlawful searches
• Right to life, liberty, and property

Belief that no religion should run or make laws for a government.

• Separation of Church and State
• Freedom of Religion
• Separation of Powers
• Religious tolerance

The Enlightenment thinkers observed technological advancements due to the adoption of modern methods that relied on logical though, experimentation, and careful observation.  These advancements occurred during the 

• Scientific Revolution
• Age of Reason
• American Revolution
• French Revolution

Where were the largest gains made in agricultural innovation in Europe?

• Only England and no where else.

• Eastern Europe

• France and Germany

• England and the "Low Countries" (modern day Netherlands and Belgium)