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Chapter 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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He proposed that people have certain natural rights

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John Locke

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The right of newspapers and other public media to publish articles believed to be accurate

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Freedom of the Press

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He was the Commander of Continental army and first president

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George Washington

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Publishing of statements that damage a persons reputation

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Libel

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Best example of the Enlightenment spirit. He studied literature, mathematics, science, and philosophy. Created lightning Rod.

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Benjamin Franklin

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A french philosopher who challenged the idea of divine rights

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Baron de Montesquieu

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Division of the power of government into separate branches

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Separation of Powers

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A formal complaint

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Grievance

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Groups of young soldiers ready to assemble quickly

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Minuteman

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The Publisher of the weekly journal, a news paper in New York

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John Peter Zenger

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People who remained loyal to Britain

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Loyalist

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The belief that a rulers authority comes directly from god

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Divine Right

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He published a 50 page pamphlet called Common Sense

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Thomas Paine

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A ruler with complete authority over the government and people

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Absolute Monarch

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He called on people to examine their lives and commit themselves to God

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Johnathan Edwards

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A soldier who fights because he is being paid not because he believes in the cause

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Mercenary

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Rights that belong to every human being from birth

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Natural Rights

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A gathering in which residents meet to make decisions for the community

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Town meeting

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Free from the superstitions of ignorance of the Middle Ages

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Enlightened

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An introduction

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Preamble

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An agreement between countries to aid and support one another

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alliance

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The Committee left the writing of the Declaration of Independence to this person

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Thomas Jefferson

8th Grade Social Studies Vocab (5 decks)

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