The Enlightenment (Age of Reason)

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We call this era the "Age of Reason" because people began to apply __________ to society and government.

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Logic

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What era most inspired people in the Enlightenment to apply reason to society and government? Options: The Protestant Reformation, The Age of Exploration, The Scientific Revolution, The Renaissance

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The Scientific Revolution

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John Locke believed the government should protect the life, liberty, and property of its citizens. We call these things:

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Natural Rights

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When the government agrees to protect natural rights and citizens agree to abide by the laws and respect their leaders, they have a:

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Social Contract

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Citizens have a right to rebel if the government:

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Breaks the social contract

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The idea that religion should not be involved with government is called:

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Separation of Church and State

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Which one of the following is not a natural right? Life, Money, Liberty, Property

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Money

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Which Enlightenment idea ensures no one leader has too much authority? Options: Separation of Powers, Separation of Church and State, Divine Right, Natural Rights

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Separation of Powers

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The idea that it is OK for others to believe differently than you, and all people should get the same treatment despite their beliefs is called:

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Religious Tolerance

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Which Enlightenment thinker pushed for all men and women to have equal opportunities in education?

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Wollstonecraft