1. ENLIGHTENMENT THINKERS: FRAMING & FOUNDING LIKE A BOSS.

2. THOMAS HOBBES Man is naturally wicked
Needs government to control man and ensure we don’t treat each other poorly
SOCIAL CONTRACT: Give up some freedoms in exchange for security

3. JOHN LOCKE Takes social contract step further Influences Jefferson
Considered “Framer” of the United States Constitution
Difference between “framer” vs. “founder”
All people are equal
Natural Rights
Life, liberty, property
Gov’t needs to protect this
But gov’t should also be
limited

4. BARON DE MONTESQUIEU Wrote “Spirit of Laws” Separation of powers
Influences Jefferson greatly

5. Jean- Jaqcues Rousseau
Published in first encyclopedia (Diderot)
Takes social contract EVEN FURTHER!
Need to have a gov’t ruled through popular sovereignty
Gov’t can make and enforce laws citizens must follow

6. Ms. Ottenberg’s Docket 8/31-9/4
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Assignments Unit 1 Chapter 2
Read “Comparing Hobbes, Locke, & Rousseau”
Complete the exit ticket (submit via Blackboard or to
Due today by 11:59 PM: Purposes of Gov’t News Chart
Up next: Reviewing Chapter 1 (quiz next Friday) & Constitution Notes