Enlightenment Practice

A philosopher who experienced the English Civil War and believed that an Absolute Monarchy was the necessary form of government in order to keep order and peace in society

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean Jaques Rousseau

A philosopher who experienced the Glorious Revolution and believed that a Constitutional Monarchy/limited government was most beneficial in society in order to keep peace and order.

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean Jaques Rousseau

An Enlightenment Philosopher who was inspired by Ancient Rome and believed in a Republic form of government with SEPARATION OF POWERS (branches of government and checks and balances) in order to maintain peace and order in society.

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean Jaques Rousseau

An Enlightenment Philosopher who believed that a direct democracy where every voting member has a say in their government is necessary in order to maintain proper order in society.

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean Jaques Rosseau

English Enlightenment Philosopher who advocated for women's equality and wrote the book 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' that pressed for educational reforms.

• Adam Smith

• Voltaire

• Mary Wollstonecraft

An Enlightenment Philosopher who is widely considered one of France's greatest Enlightenment writers. This Philosopher advocated for freedom of religion and free commerce.

• Adam Smith

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Voltaire

Enlightenment Philosopher who wrote the 'Wealth of Nations' and believed that a free market economy was best for society.

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Adam Smith

• Voltaire

Monarchies who have complete and total power over all people, the economy, the government and decisions for the country.

• Despotism

• Dictatorship

• Absolutism

• Democracy

Having the opportunity to be informed, and knowledgeable about how society should function

• Despotism

• Enlightenment

• Absolutism

• Communism

a ruler or other person who holds absolute power

• Despot

• President

• Philosophe

• Monarch