Enlightenment Thinkers Flashcard

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Who is known for his theory of natural rights?

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John Locke

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Who proposed the idea of separation of powers?

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Montesquieu

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Who wrote 'The Social Contract'?

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

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James Madison

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Which thinker's writings helped lay the foundation for American independence and democracy?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who advocated for the separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

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Montesquieu

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Who argued that government should be based on the general will of the people?

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Who fought for democratic principles in Latin America?

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Simon Bolivar

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Which thinker believed that individuals have the right to rebel against an unjust government?

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Who is known for his contributions to the Federalist Papers that defended the Constitution of the United States?

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James Madison