THE Enlightenment Flashcards
Continent where the Enlightenment began
Europe
Obtaining something through family ties
heredity
some enlightenment thinkers were afraid of this
democracy
Famous city where people gathered protection
Paris
the kind of authority a king had over citizens
ABSOLUTE power
an agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protection
social contract
Life with complete freedom, no rules, and no government.
State of mature
The idea that a country´s leader should be chosen by the citizens by election.
Republicanism
If the government fails to protect citizens, citizens have the right to revolt
Consent of government
American Document that recognized natural rights
constitution
fundamental, basic rights people are born with.
natural rights
a place where people gathered to discuss philosophy
Salon
A period of time when people developed new ideas about human existence and human rights.
Enlightenment
