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Monday, October 19, 2015 Journal: Who was King Louis XVI and why was he important?
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What Age of applying reason to the human and natural worlds
Response to absolute monarchs Fueled democratic revolutions and religious tolerance
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French writer on: Freedom of speech Religious toleration Separation of church & state “"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"
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English writer of Two Treatises on Government
Says that people are the source of power Government must protect our natural rights “All people have the natural rights, including life, liberty, and property. © Students of History -
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“To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them."
French writer of On the Spirit of Laws Argues for a separation of powers “To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them."
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English writer of Leviathan
Said government must protect people “Without government our lives would be nasty, brutish, and short!”.
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“No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.”
French writer of The Social Contract Government is an agreement or contract between ruler & people “No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.”
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English advocate for women’s rights
Wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman Strengthen the female mind by enlarging it, and there will be an end to blind obedience. © Students of History -
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Revolutions in France, Haiti, & America
Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence The US Constitution & Bill of Rights © Students of History -
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Mark an E for each statement that is an Enlightenment idea.
The best government is a monarchy. Religious toleration should triumph over religious fanaticism Government powers should be separated to create checks & balances. Christianity is the one true religion. Freedom of the press is important to a society.
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