The Enlightenment/Revolutions Review

The Age of Enlightenment began

• Before Exploration

• During Prehistoric Times

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  After the American Revolution

• In the 17th Century

What does "enlightenment" mean?

• Enlightenment is the state of being completely ignorant and unaware

• Enlightenment means achieving physical strength and power

• Enlightenment refers to the state of being confused and lost

• Enlightenment refers to the state of having deep understanding or insight, often associated with spiritual or intellectual awakening

Enlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things?

• Power and Priviledge

• money and fame

• good looks and charm

• reason and logic

According to Enlightenment ideas, governments exist to...

• serve the constituents / governed

• serve the church

• serve the monarchy /royal family

• serve the ruler

One belief held by John Locke during the age of the Enlightenment was…

• Monarchies should be upheld across Europe

• Citizens must enter into a strict social contract to provide law and order in society

• Governments exist to protect the natural rights of citizens

• Separation of powers was necessary to the success of the government

John Locke believed a government should not deprive citizens of their natural rights of...

• freedom of religion

• life, liberty, and property

• owning a weapon

• a fair and speedy trial

Inspired by the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment thinkers believed that:

• Dictators learn from their experience.

• Natural laws influence human society.

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  Society matters more than individuals.

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  Nature is beyond human understanding.

The "Social Contract" is:

• Understanding between upper and lower social classes

• Treaty between France and England

• Contract between enemy nations for trade

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  People give up certain rights in exchange for security from the government

According to Rousseau, what is the basis for society?

• The interests of the ruling class

• The general will of the people

• The power of the Catholic Church

What does "Laissez-Faire" mean?

• A strict government control over the economy

• Laissez-faire refers to a policy of excessive government intervention

• A laissez-faire attitude means micromanaging every detail

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  A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering