1. The Enlightenment Mr Gilson’s 7 th Grade Social Studies Class Southwest Middle School

3. The Age of Enlightenment  The time between 1650 and 1776 when philosphers and writers began to think about new ways governments should run.

4. Social Contract  The belief that citizens give up certain rights in order to be protected by the government Rights Protection

5. Liberty  Freedom

6. Deism  The belief that God created the world, but no longer is involved in the world.

7. Divine Right  The idea that Kings and Queens were chosen by God to rule. God

8. Absolute Power  Having complete control of a country.

9. Revolution  A significant change in how things are. Often refers to a violent change in government.

10. Abolitionist  A person who is against slavery and actively works to see that it is outlawed.

11. Laissez Faire  Literally means “hands off” in French. An economic model where the government is not involved in the market.

12. Despot(ism)  A dictator or ruler with absolute power. (refers to the type of government ruled by a despot)

13. Natural Right  A privilege or obligation that is owed to you because you are a human being.

14. Separation of Powers  The idea of dividing powers among several people or groups to prevent one from having absolute power.

15. Enlightened despot  Kings and Queens during the Enlightenment who used their power to give rights back to their citizens.

16. Bastille  A prison for political prisoners in France during the 1700’s.

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