1. What were they thinking? New thoughts about governing people!

2. Monarchs Divine Right of Kings Power from………..? Absolute Power Good or Bad……………….?

3. New Thoughts Hey-where did we hear that before? Which Institution did we discuss that was all powerful? How did they react to new thoughts?

4. New Thoughts Thomas Hobbes-England Leviathan-1651 Social Contract Reading from WQ What is our Social Contract

5. John Locke Two Treatises of Government 1690 Protect People’s Natural Rights to: – ___,_____, & _____ Rulers derive power from a contract w/people who had a right to ___________!

6. Voltaire French-Wrote essays, plays and more Social and Political Commentary Stressed Freedom of _______and ______ Anti-_______ Angered Royalty and Church. Exiled.

7. Charles de Montesquie French Aristocrat Liked_British___style of a limited monarchy. Three Branches of Government – 1- – 2- – 3- – Concept of ______________

8. Rousseau Not an Aristocrat Note-less reason more on emotion. Danger/Strength? 1762-Social Contract What will Man sacrifice? Citizens could make rational decisions___ Natural Rights-___________

9. Friday-Surprise Quiz Which Philosopher gave us which concepts we used in the creation of America…. Life, Liberty, etc. Man can overthrow his ruler Freedom of Speech Checks and Balances 3 Branches of Government People can vote-make rational decisions