As you've learned, Adam Smith said of the business owner that "By pursuing his own interest, he frequently promotes that of the society." Smith believed that while the businessman is after profit for himself, he is "led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention."

Which "interest of society" is met by the following "businessman's action"?

Buys raw materials from South America and has them shipped to England

Which "interest of society" is met by the following "businessman's action"?

Builds a new factory where there was no factory before

Which "interest of society" is met by the following "businessman's action"?

Competes with similar businesses by lowering prices of goods

Which "interest of society" is met by the following "businessman's action"?

Invests in research to develop new products

Which "interest of society" is met by the following "businessman's action"?

Works to find out what products people want so he can easily sell what he manufactures

English political philosopher and scientist who argued that the best form of government was an absolute monarchy

French writer who published the Encyclopédie, a collection of articles on philosophy, politics, and other information

Author of The Wealth of Nations, which laid the foundation for the modern science of economics; he believed all people have a natural desire to better their lives.

Enlightenment philosopher who believed that human beings are naturally good but are corrupted by society

Author of The Spirit of Laws, which defines three kinds of government; his writings influenced the creation of the U.S. Constitution

French philosopher and writer who believed people should be free to use their reason and make up their own minds about religion, politics, and philosophy

English philosopher who promoted the idea of natural rights and wrote Two Treatises of Government

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

The best way to protect liberty is to separate a government’s powers into three branches

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

People should use reason and make up their own minds about religion, politics, and philosophy.

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

It is the government’s job to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

The best government would be ruled by an enlightened monarch who would be guided by advisers.

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

If a king acts like a tyrant, it is lawful for the people...to resist their king.

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

The best government would be ruled by an enlightened monarch who would be guided by advisers.

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

Depending on the circumstances, either monarchies or republics could be good forms of government.

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

The ideas of the Enlightenment should be collected and published in the Encyclopedie.

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

People can discover natural law by using reason.

Enlightenment thinkers, such as John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire, had ideas that would help fuel democratic revolutions and would help set the stage for modern democracy. Match each idea to the Enlightenment thinker by clicking the appropriate column.

The ideas of the Enlightenment should be collected and published in the Encyclopedie.

Early in his rule, Napoleon Bonaparte claimed to embody the ideals of the French Revolution and the Enlightenment. But as his power grew, his actions did not necessarily reflect those ideals. You will see a series of actions that Napoleon took during his reign. For each action, decide whether or not it was in line with the ideals of the Enlightenment.

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Set up a civil service system in which citizens could be promoted based on merit rather than family background

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Worked to improve schools.

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Overthrew many governments ruled by nobles and replaced them with governments in which citizens participated

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Crowned himself emperor

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Overthrew many governments ruled by nobles and replaced them with governments in which citizens participated

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Replaced old laws with a single set of laws under which all citizens were equal

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Set up the Continental System, which restricted trade with nations that opposed him

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Preserved the law that protected the right to trial by jury

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Ended feudal practices that made peasants little more than servants

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Attempted to build an empire by invading and conquering other countries

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Reversed the ban on religion and made it legal again in France