chapter 11 multiple choice Flashcards
John Locke argued that
people can overthrow a tyrannical leader
1500s/ England- group who voted for members of house of commons
aristocrats
and
wealthy middle class
glorious revolution triggered when
a son was born to James I and his catholic wife
petition of right presented to Charles II to
limit the king’s power
James II angered Parliament by
giving catholic top jobs in the government
Hobbes- people give up freedoms to absolute ruler
in exchange for peace and order
Roseau (3)
social contract
the general will
noble savage
what does noble savage mean
an outsider that hasn’t been corrupted by civilization.
parliament during English civil war
got support from the middle class
1700’s British prime minister took role of
leading the cabinet
Voltaire - best form of government
was an enlightened monarchy
king Charles II
was careful dealing in parliament
English civil war king won support from
rural people
Whigs favored (3)
strong navy
toleration of protestants
exchange act
major cause of English civil war-
arbitrary rule of Charles I