WH 3rd 9wks Review

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The right to life, liberty, and property

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natural rights

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Enlightenment philosopher who believed in freedom of speech and freedom of religion

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Voltaire

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An agreement between free individuals and government

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social contract

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The idea that government power comes from the people.

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consent of the governed

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Enlightenment ideas influenced American colonists to challenge British authority.

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True

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A new way of thinking based on the observation of the natural world and the questioning of old ideas.

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scientific revolution

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An intellectual movement focused on improving government and society using reason and thought.

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Enlightenment

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This philosopher believed in a strong monarchy because people could not be trusted.

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Hobbes

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The belief that the sun is the center of the universe.

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heliocentric

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In the American Government, each branch has the power to prevent the other branches from abusing power.

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checks and balances