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History - Unit 2 Chapter 3 The Enlightenment

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This flashcard deck covers key concepts and philosophers from the Enlightenment period, focusing on the impact of Enlightenment ideas on government and society.

In the 1700s, an effect of the Enlightenment was a

rise in support for representative government.
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In the 1700s, an effect of the Enlightenment was a
rise in support for representative government.
Baron de Montesquieu was an Enlightenment philosopher from
France.
A difference between the ideas of Hobbes and Locke was that Hobbes believed
life without government was difficult, while Locke believed safety was more important than freedom.
One of Baron de Montesquieu’s key ideas was
creating checks and balances.
Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Thomas Hobbes?
People are naturally selfish and violent.
Which movement happened last in Europe?
the Enlightenment

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TermDefinition
In the 1700s, an effect of the Enlightenment was a
rise in support for representative government.
Baron de Montesquieu was an Enlightenment philosopher from
France.
A difference between the ideas of Hobbes and Locke was that Hobbes believed
life without government was difficult, while Locke believed safety was more important than freedom.
One of Baron de Montesquieu’s key ideas was
creating checks and balances.
Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Thomas Hobbes?
People are naturally selfish and violent.
Which movement happened last in Europe?
the Enlightenment
Which three topics became a major focus of the Enlightenment?
rights and responsibilities, politics, reason
The social contract theory states that
citizens give up some liberties to the government in exchange for protection of their self-interests.
Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
Governments create unequal societies.
The quotation supports Locke’s belief in
the social contract between people and government.