Enlightenment

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John Locke, Jean Rousseau, and Voltaire all lived during what was called the:

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Enlightenment

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Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

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John Locke

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How did Hobbes view human nature?

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We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.

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According to Hobbes, an agreement between people and the government to give up some rights for safety and protection

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Social Contract

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The rights of life, liberty, and property are called:

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Natural Rights

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What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about government?

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some government control is necessary, but it should be kept to a minimum to allow more power to the people

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Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that governments should be based on majority rule or what he called "the general will"?

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Rousseau

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Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that power comes from the "Consent of the Governed?" This means the people have the power and the government must serve the people!

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Locke

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During the Enlightenment, DEMOCRATIC powers rest with which group of people?

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citizens

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Who said all men are created equal?

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John Locke