Enlightenment Thinkers and Their Ideas

Who was John Locke?

• A French philosopher who criticized absolute monarchy

• An English philosopher who supported the Glorious Revolution

• An American revolutionary leader

• A Spanish explorer

What political event did John Locke live through that influenced his ideas?

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

What is the social contract according to John Locke?

• An agreement where the government has absolute power over the people

• An agreement where people agree to follow the government's laws in exchange for protection of their natural rights

• A contract between two countries for trade

• A legal document that outlines the rights of the king

Which of the following is NOT considered a natural right by John Locke?

• Life

• Liberty

• Property

• Wealth

What did John Locke believe people had the right to do if a government failed to protect their natural rights?

• Pay more taxes

• Overthrow the government

• Move to another country

• Write a letter of complaint

How did John Locke's ideas influence the American Revolution?

• They inspired the colonists to support the British monarchy

• They encouraged the colonists to fight for independence from Britain

• They led to the creation of the French Revolution

• They were ignored by the American colonists

Who was Baron de Montesquieu?

• An English philosopher who supported the Glorious Revolution

• A French thinker who criticized absolute monarchy

• An American revolutionary leader

• A Spanish explorer

What type of government did Baron de Montesquieu criticize?

• Democracy

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Republic

Which government did Montesquieu admire for its division of power?

• The French government

• The American government

• The English government

• The Spanish government

What was the main idea behind Montesquieu's criticism of absolute monarchy?

• He believed in the divine right of kings

• He supported the concentration of power in one individual

• He advocated for the separation of powers

• He wanted to abolish all forms of government