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In the 1700s, an effect of the Enlightenment was a
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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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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
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. |