icivics: Why Government (Modified)

Who was Thomas Hobbes?

• A famous chef

• A smart person from England

• A superhero

• A painter

What did Thomas Hobbes think people were like before there were rules?

• Kind and helpful

• Selfish and fought a lot

• Always making art

• Playing games all day

What's a social contract?

• A special dinner

• An agreement between people and their government

• A new toy

• A secret club

What was the name of the book Thomas Hobbes wrote?

• The Big Adventure

• Leviathan

• The Magic Castle

• The Happy World

What did John Locke say our minds are like when we're born?

• A colorful painting

• A blank sheet of paper

• A favorite storybook

• A treasure map

What are the three things John Locke believed all people should have?

• Pizza, ice cream, and toys

• The right to life, freedom, and property

• A big house, a fast car, and lots of money

• Superpowers, a magic wand, and a pet dragon

What should a government do to be good, according to John Locke?

• Tell people what to do all the time

• Protect everyone's rights

• Make people do chores

• Give out free candy

How did Thomas Hobbes and John Locke's ideas about government differ?

• They had the same ideas

• Hobbes wanted a strong leader, while Locke wanted to protect rights

• Hobbes liked to play games, and Locke liked to read books

• Hobbes wanted everyone to be in charge

What event influenced Thomas Hobbes' ideas about government?

• A big party

• The American Revolution

• A picnic

• A parade

Whose ideas from the reading helped the United States become a country?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Jefferson