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Enlightenment Thinkers Monarchy Enlightenment Thinkers American Government American Revolution 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500

What is the belief by some monarchs that God had given them the right divine right What is the belief by some monarchs that God had given them the right to rule as they chose? Row 1, Col 1

Who believed that people have natural John Locke Who believed that people have natural Rights such as life, liberty, and property? 1,2

What Enlightenment thinker’s ideas were reflected in the Montesquieu What Enlightenment thinker’s ideas were reflected in the organization of the U.S. government? 1,3

Why did colonists oppose British taxes such as the no taxation without representation Why did colonists oppose British taxes such as the Stamp Act? 1,4

Ruler with absolute power What is a despot? 2,1

Who believed the powers of government Montesquieu Who believed the powers of government should be separated into separate branches? 2,2

author of the U.S. Constitution? James Madison Who was the main author of the U.S. Constitution? 2,3

Who wrote the Declaration of Thomas Jefferson Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 2,4

What kind of rulers applied Enlightened ideas to government in order Enlightened despots What kind of rulers applied Enlightened ideas to government in order to make their people happier? 3,1

Who supported religious tolerance and Voltaire Who supported religious tolerance and was a strong believer that people must be free to speak their minds? 3,2

Under the U.S. Constitution, Three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial Under the U.S. Constitution, how is power divided? 3,3

What U.S. document argued that people have the right Declaration of Independence What U.S. document argued that people have the right to replace their government? 3,4

time of the American Revolution? King George III Who was the king of England during the time of the American Revolution? 4,1

Who believed governments should express the will of the people, and Rousseau Who believed governments should express the will of the people, and people enter into a social contract with their government? 4,2

What document preceded Articles of Confederation What document preceded the U.S. Constitution? 4,3

What did American colonists form in order to protect militias What did American colonists form in order to protect themselves against British troops? 4,4

What document limited the power of the English Monarchy in 1215? Magna Carta What document limited the power of the English Monarchy in 1215? 5,1

Name two colonial leaders influenced by Enlightenment thinkers. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin Name two colonial leaders influenced by Enlightenment thinkers. 5,2

How does the separation of powers protect U.S. citizens? Prevents tyranny, too much power in one group or person How does the separation of powers protect U.S. citizens? 5,3

What does unalienable mean? cannot be taken away What does unalienable mean? 5,4