Ap World History Dbq

Important rights and changes require good knowledge and bright intelligence. In the 17th and 18th century thinkers or philosophers found new ways to understand and improve their society from where they lived in england. These philosophers shared a belief that nature is an excellent teacher. The main idea of the philosophers was individual freedom of government, religion, and women’s education. John Locke argued that individual freedom was necessary to good government. “ There [is] nothing more evident, than the creature of the same species and rank… Should also be equal one amongst another without subordination or subjection.” (Doc A). To be a good individual of government you must be equal with everyone or everything. “ but the state of mankind is not so miserable that they are not capable of using this remedy… they have not only a right to get out of [a failed government] but to prevent it.” (Doc A). We the people have the right to create our new government and have the right to prevent the mistakes that could happen, and be able to prevent and fix mistakes that happen before. …show more content…
“ If one religion only were allowed in england, the government would very possibly become arbitrary ; if there were but two the people would cut one another’s throats… (Doc B). Voltaire believes that if there was at least one or two religions in england it wouldn’t work out because there wouldn’t be enough religions to believe in. “ but as there are such as a multitude, they all live happy and in peace” (Doc B) . It would be better if there were more than one religion so everyone could be happy. It would work better that way because everyone believes in their own