Unit 5: Enlightenment and Political Revolutions

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Enlightenment thinker with the most impact on the Declaration of Independence

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John Locke - influenced Thomas Jefferson

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John Locke's view on harming another's life, health, liberty, or possessions

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No one should be allowed to take your life, freedom, or personal property

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This is a "Right" in the USA today that allows opinions without punishment

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Freedom of speech

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Main cause of the French Revolution

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King Louis XVI was an absolute monarch with complete power

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Role of the 1st Estate in the French class system

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Clergy - Church officials, did not pay taxes, held important positions

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Estate unhappy with the class system and why

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The 3rd Estate(Peasants, etc.) because they did not want to pay taxes and they support the 1st and 2nd estate

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Impact of the French Revolution on other countries

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Spreading revolutionary ideas; other countries would try to support King Louis XVI

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John Locke's influence on personal rights

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No one should take your life, freedom, or property

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Voltaire's stance on freedom of speech

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Defend your right to say it even if he disagreed

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Importance of freedom of speech in the US

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Allows opinions without being punished