History Test Flashcards
Philosopher:
•Freedom of religion, but no beliefs that aren’t common sense.
•No religious ceremonies.
•Scientist
•Freedom of speech and press
•No democracy, a good and fair king should rule
Voltaire
Philosopher: •Separation of powers •Government should be equal •Slavery, torture, religious prosecutions, and censorship are bad •Man is innocent until found guilty •All countries should limit military
Montesquieu
Philosopher:
•All men are free and equal at birth
•Right to life, liberty and the ownership of property
•If our rights are violated we can overthrow the government
•Man is made good or evil by life experiences
Locke
Philosopher:
•It is unfair if you are rich and you shouldn’t get special privileges
•Social and political reforms must be made
•Democracy is good
Rousseau
Philosopher: •TOTAL MONARCHY •Thoughts of man are both good and bad •Man kind is insecure and is a threat so they need a ruler to guide them •All men are against each other
Hobbes
What is the Magna Carta?
- King isn’t above the law
- Property can’t be seized
- The king can’t randomly tax people
- Trial by jury
- Gave rights to nobles
Parliament
England was growing and they needed a law making body so that there could be representative government
Mayflower compact
First government in North America
• Did it do better the new colony
English bill of rights
- Individuals have rights now instead of just Nobles.
- Voting, trial by jury, etc.
- List of specific rights
Enlightenment
Wanted to make progress and better things scientifically and without God.
Great Awakening
- Revived beliefs in God (Christian)
- Challenged authority and religious practices
- Change in religious beliefs
- Inspired people to help others
GA and EN
- Challenged practices
* Focused on progress and bettering ourselves
