The French Enlightenment Flashcards
1
Q
What flourished in the 1700’s?
A
Enlightenment ideas
2
Q
What were thinkers called?
A
Philosophes
3
Q
What were the private homes people gathered in for women called?
A
Salons
4
Q
What were the private homes people gathered in for men called?
A
Cercles
5
Q
Who were 3 famous thinkers?
A
Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau
6
Q
What did Montesquieu believe in?
A
Separation of powers & 3 branches of gov’t
7
Q
What did Voltaire believe in?
A
Religious tolerance and freedom of speech
8
Q
What did Rousseau believe in?
A
Society corrupts people
9
Q
What did Rousseau think life should be closer to?
A
Nature
10
Q
What did Rousseau believe policies should be based on?
A
Will of the people
