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What was the enlightenment? |
Reason and natural laws were used to explain human society and behavior |
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Who were enlightenment thinkers? |
They were called philosophies. |
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What did Thomas Hobbes believe in? |
A strong government that imposed order |
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What did John Locke believe in? |
He believed that laws should establish a new government, if a government fails the right of its people have the right to rebel |
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What ideas did the enlightenment challenge? |
Devine right, strict class systems, and a heavenly reward for earthly suffering |
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What enlightenment ideas were in the Declaration of Independence? |
Social contract, natural rights, and government by the people. |
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What enlightenment ideas were found in the U.S constitution and bill of rights? |
Freedom of speech and separation of powers |
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Where did the enlightenment thinkers meet and spoke about their ideas? |
They gathered in the salon. |
