1. John Locke and Enlightenment Thought
American Revolution:
John Locke and Enlightenment Thought

2. Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
All government power is with people

3. According to Locke, where did power reside?
EXAMINE THE CHART:
According to Locke, where did power reside?
Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
All government power is with people

4. ANSWER! The People Enlightenment Thought: John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
All government power is with people

5. According to Locke, what do people do when
they agree to give up some of their rights to live in
harmony with each other?
Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
All government power is with people

6. Enter into a “Social Contract”
ANSWER!
Enter into a “Social Contract”
Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
All government power is with people

7. According to Locke, what is government’s job?
Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
All government power is with people

8. To protect the rights of the people
ANSWER!
To protect the rights of the people
Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
All government power is with people

9. According to Locke, what is the ultimate goal of government?
Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
All government power is with people

10. “Ordered Liberty”- people obeying laws and
ANSWER!
“Ordered Liberty”- people obeying laws and
government protecting rights
Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
All government power is with people

11. Why were Locke’s ideas about government
Study the Charts
Why were Locke’s ideas about government
considered radical for his time?
Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
Centuries-Old Practice
All government power is with people

12. Locke’s ideas challenged centuries old practice of
ANSWER!
Locke’s ideas challenged centuries old practice of
rule by Kings, Emperors, and Tribal Chieftains and put
power with the people
Enlightenment Thought:
John Locke’s ideas
about self-government
Centuries-Old Practice
All government power is with people

13. John Locke: Quiz
According to Locke, where does power reside?
According to Locke, what is
government’s job?
Why were Locke’s ideas about government considered radical for his time?
What did Locke believe all people had that rulers could not take away?
According to Locke, what could people do if their government threaten their rights?
What American document contains many of Locke’s Enlightenment ideas?
What conflict did Locke’s Enlightenment ideas help shape?

14. John Locke: Quiz
According to Locke, where does power reside?
The People
According to Locke, what is
government’s job?
Why were Locke’s ideas about government considered radical for his time?
What did Locke believe all people had that rulers could not take away?
According to Locke, what could people do if their government threaten their rights?
What American document contains many of Locke’s Enlightenment ideas?
What conflict did Locke’s Enlightenment ideas help shape?

15. John Locke: Quiz
According to Locke, where does power reside?
The People
According to Locke, what is
government’s job?
Protect the rights of people
Why were Locke’s ideas about government considered radical for his time?
What did Locke believe all people had that rulers could not take away?
According to Locke, what could people do if their government threaten their rights?
What American document contains many of Locke’s Enlightenment ideas?
What conflict did Locke’s Enlightenment ideas help shape?

16. John Locke: Quiz
According to Locke, where does power reside?
The People
According to Locke, what is
government’s job?
Protect the rights of people
Why were Locke’s ideas about government considered radical for his time?
Challenged centuries-old rule by
Kings and Emperors and put power with the people
What did Locke believe all people had that rulers could not take away?
According to Locke, what could people do if their government threaten their rights?
What American document contains many of Locke’s Enlightenment ideas?
What conflict did Locke’s Enlightenment ideas help shape?

17. John Locke: Quiz
According to Locke, where does power reside?
The People
According to Locke, what is
government’s job?
Protect the rights of people
Why were Locke’s ideas about government considered radical for his time?
Challenged centuries-old rule by
Kings and Emperors and put power with the people
What did Locke believe all people had that rulers could not take away?
Natural Rights
(Life, Liberty, and Property)
According to Locke, what could people do if their government threaten their rights?
What American document contains many of Locke’s Enlightenment ideas?
What conflict did Locke’s Enlightenment ideas help shape?

18. John Locke: Quiz
According to Locke, where does power reside?
The People
According to Locke, what is
government’s job?
Protect the rights of people
Why were Locke’s ideas about government considered radical for his time?
Challenged centuries-old rule by
Kings and Emperors and put power with the people
What did Locke believe all people had that rulers could not take away?
Natural Rights
(Life, Liberty, and Property)
According to Locke, what could people do if their government threaten their rights?
Alter or Overthrow the government
What American document contains many of Locke’s Enlightenment ideas?
What conflict did Locke’s Enlightenment ideas help shape?

19. John Locke: Quiz
According to Locke, where does power reside?
The People
According to Locke, what is
government’s job?
Protect the rights of people
Why were Locke’s ideas about government considered radical for his time?
Challenged centuries-old rule by
Kings and Emperors and put power with the people
What did Locke believe all people had that rulers could not take away?
Natural Rights
(Life, Liberty, and Property)
According to Locke, what could people do if their government threaten their rights?
Alter or Overthrow the government
What American document contains many of Locke’s Enlightenment ideas?
Declaration of Independence
What conflict did Locke’s Enlightenment ideas help shape?

20. John Locke: Quiz
According to Locke, where does power reside?
The People
According to Locke, what is
government’s job?
Protect the rights of people
Why were Locke’s ideas about government considered radical for his time?
Challenged centuries-old rule by
Kings and Emperors and put power with the people
What did Locke believe all people had that rulers could not take away?
Natural Rights
(Life, Liberty, and Property)
According to Locke, what could people do if their government threaten their rights?
Alter or Overthrow the government
What American document contains many of Locke’s Enlightenment ideas?
Declaration of Independence
What conflict did Locke’s Enlightenment ideas help shape?
American Revolution

21. “All people are free and equal”
How did the ideas of John Locke influence Jefferson’s writings
in the Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
“All people are free and equal”
“All people…have ‘natural rights’ of life, liberty, and property”
“All original power resides in
the people”
“Government’s powers are limited to those the people have consented to give it”
“Whenever government becomes a threat…people have a right to alter or overthrow it”

22. “All people are free and equal” “All men are created equal”
How did the ideas of John Locke influence Jefferson’s writings
in the Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
“All people are free and equal”
“All men are created equal”
“All people…have ‘natural rights’ of life, liberty, and property”
“All original power resides in
the people”
“Government’s powers are limited to those the people have consented to give it”
“Whenever government becomes a threat…people have a right to alter or overthrow it”

23. “All people are free and equal” “All men are created equal”
How did the ideas of John Locke influence Jefferson’s writings
in the Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
“All people are free and equal”
“All men are created equal”
“All people…have ‘natural rights’ of life, liberty, and property”
“All men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
“All original power resides in
the people”
“Government’s powers are limited to those the people have consented to give it”
“Whenever government becomes a threat…people have a right to alter or overthrow it”

24. “All people are free and equal” “All men are created equal”
How did the ideas of John Locke influence Jefferson’s writings
in the Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
“All people are free and equal”
“All men are created equal”
“All people…have ‘natural rights’ of life, liberty, and property”
“All men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
“All original power resides in
the people”
“Governments are instituted among men”
“Government’s powers are limited to those the people have consented to give it”
“Whenever government becomes a threat…people have a right to alter or overthrow it”

25. “All people are free and equal” “All men are created equal”
How did the ideas of John Locke influence Jefferson’s writings
in the Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
“All people are free and equal”
“All men are created equal”
“All people…have ‘natural rights’ of life, liberty, and property”
“All men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
“All original power resides in
the people”
“Governments are instituted among men”
“Government’s powers are limited to those the people have consented to give it”
“Government…deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”
“Whenever government becomes a threat…people have a right to alter or overthrow it”

26. “All people are free and equal” “All men are created equal”
How did the ideas of John Locke influence Jefferson’s writings
in the Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
“All people are free and equal”
“All men are created equal”
“All people…have ‘natural rights’ of life, liberty, and property”
“All men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
“All original power resides in
the people”
“Governments are instituted among men”
“Government’s powers are limited to those the people have consented to give it”
“Government…deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”
“Whenever government becomes a threat…people have a right to alter or overthrow it”
“Whenever any form of government becomes destructive…it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it”