1. Bellringer!!! Take out the notes we began on the Enlightened Despots at the end of class yesterday. Finish Them!! Page 8 Complete the Matching sheet from the pickup tray after that.

2. Essay Self Assessment 1. On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the very best), how much effort did you put in to the successful completion of your essay? What was the hardest part of the essay process? 2. What could you have done to improve your performance? 3. What could I have done as the teacher to improve the essay process? (DO NOT SAY MORE TIME!) 4. Do you believe you need school to be successful in the future? Why/Why Not? Be honest!

3. Enlightenment Booklet Follow the directions given to you for the booklet. Scissors and staplers have been provided. SHARE!!! Ask if you need help Complete the first two pages today in class, and tonight for homework if you need to. Give effort and make it look good.

4. **Hobbes vs. Locke** Thesis: John Locke and Thomas Hobbes had differing ideas about human nature, the best type of government, and the idea of a social contract. I. Introduction A. Set the framework for the essay. Let the reader know what the essay is about. Thesis should be last sentence. II. Supporting Paragraph #1: Views on Human Nature A. Hobbe’s views 1. 2. B. Locke’s views 1. 2. III. Supporting Paragraph #2: Best type of government A. Hobbe’s views 1. 2. B. Locke’s views 1. 2. IV. Supporting Paragraph #3: Social Contract A. Hobbe’s views 1. 2. B. Locke’s views 1. 2. V. Conclusion A. Don’t leave the reader hanging. B. Make it a strong finish. C. This is where your opinion should be incorporated in the essay. Do not use “I.”

5. Objective: Explain how the ideas from the Enlightenment impacted social, political, and economic systems and institutions.

6. The use of reason that had characterized the scientific revolution greatly influenced political thinkers. (CNN, FOX NEWS, MSNBC) Intellectuals, especially in England and France, began to question traditional beliefs about government and laws and to promote new theories of government based on the natural rights of human beings. Their “enlightened” ideas called into question not only the authority of the Roman Catholic Church, but the authority of monarchs as well.

7. Thomas Hobbes

8. English Thinkers 1600s Thomas Hobbes Argued people were selfish Because of selfish nature, people needed a strong government to maintain law and order.

9. Partner Question What are Hobbes’ thoughts on human nature?

10. English Thinkers Wrote that to achieve a strong government, people had to agree to sacrifice the right to do whatever they wished in exchange for peace and security. He called this agreement between people and their government the social contract. Hobbes believed the best form of government was one ruled by an absolute monarch.

11. Partner Questions What is the social contract according to Hobbes? What is the best form of government according to Hobbes?

12. John Locke

13. English Thinkers 1600s John Locke Also wrote about the social contract. Believed an absolute monarchy was not necessary to maintain law and order. Felt the people were basically good and capable of governing themselves. Locke stated people were born with certain natural rights: the rights to life, liberty, and property.

14. Partner Question What are Locke’s thoughts on human nature? List Locke’s natural rights.

15. English Thinkers Believe in ancient times, all humans not only enjoyed these rights, they also governed themselves. As societies became larger and more complex, they set up governments as efficient means of protecting natural rights. According to Locke, the most important part of the social contract is a government’s obligation to protect the rights of the governed (natural rights). This new thought process led Locke to a new and revolutionary idea—if a government did not protect the rights of its people (Democracy), the people had the right to overthrow that government and create a new one.

16. Partner Questions What is the social contract according to Locke? What is the best form of government according to Locke?

17. Partner Question What are the implications [inferences] of Locke’s ideas, particularly, his take on the social contact theory? [Hint: Many governments of Europe at this time are Absolute Monarchies.]

18. Journal Entry Entry #7 10/1/13 Analyze Thomas Hobbes’ ideas and John Locke’s ideas-human nature, social contract, and best form of government.