French Rev.

Question 1

The Enlightenment (Time)

Answer 1

1685 - 1815.

Question 2

The Enlightenment (Summarized)

Answer 2

An intellectual and cultural movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authorities, such as the Monarchy and the church.

Question 3

The Enlightenment (Origin)

Answer 3

Europe.

Question 4

The Enlightenment (Effect)

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Influenced political thought worldwide, set the stage for many different revolutions.

Question 5

Key Ideas of the Enlightenment

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Reason and Rationalism, Natural Rights, the Social Contract, Separation of Powers, and the Freedom of Thought and Expression.

Question 6

Reason and Rationalism

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Belief in rational thought is the key to understanding the world; embracing the rejection of superstition, as well as the acceptance of empirical evidence as a basis for knowledge.

Question 7

Natural Rights

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Rights that are naturally given to all people, and are prominent in John Locke’s philosophy (natural rights should be protected by the govt).

Question 8

The Three Natural Rights

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Life, liberty, and property.

Question 9

The Social Contract (Concept of it)

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Governments derive their authority from a contract with the governed (governed being the people).

Question 10

Key Figures of the Social Contract

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John Locke & Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Question 11

John Locke (Who he was)

Answer 11

English Philosopher/Physician,