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Enlightenment Ideas Unveiled
📚 Part 1: Key Thinkers and Ideas
1. Which Enlightenment philosopher is most associated with the concept of "natural rights"?
John Locke
Voltaire
Montesquieu
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
2. The idea of "separation of powers" in government was developed by:
Locke
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Voltaire
3. Which Enlightenment ideas influenced revolutionary movements? (Check all that apply)
Social contract theory
Divine right of kings
Religious tolerance
Popular sovereignty
4. Voltaire was primarily known for advocating:
Economic equality
Religious tolerance and freedom of speech
Absolute monarchy
Traditional social hierarchy
🔗 Part 2: Vocabulary Matching
Terms:
1. Social Contract
2. Natural Rights
3. Separation of Powers
4. Popular Sovereignty
5. Religious Tolerance
Definitions:
A. The idea that government power should be divided among different branches
B. Life, liberty, and property - rights people have by being human
C. Agreement between people and government about rights and responsibilities
D. The principle that political power comes from the people
E. Accepting different religious beliefs and practices
✏️ Part 3: Analysis and Application
6. Fill in the blanks using your knowledge of Enlightenment ideas:
Rousseau believed that people are born free but are corrupted by ______________. He argued that legitimate government comes from a ______________ between the people and their rulers.
7. Based on the primary source excerpts discussed in class, cite one specific piece of textual evidence that shows how Locke's ideas challenged absolute monarchy:
8. How did Enlightenment ideas influence the American Revolution? Provide at least two specific examples:
9. Analytical Paragraph: Choose one Enlightenment thinker (Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, or Montesquieu). How did their ideas inspire revolutionary change? Support your answer with specific evidence from the primary source excerpts we analyzed in class.
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