Enlightenment Influences

How was Locke's social contract theory related to his belief in natural law?

• He argued subjects had the right to rebel against a ruler who acted against natural law.

• He argued that whatever the kibg did was good according to natural law.

• He argued that natural law required the colonists to be given their independence.

• He argued that God had especially chosen kings to rule over their subjects as part of nature.

What is the goal of the Enlightenment?

• Using reason to solve the the problems facing society, or people.

• Using the scientific method to solve problems in the natural world.

• To have absolute power over people to maintain order and public safety.

Which philosopher is tied to the ideas of social contract and natural law?

• Baron de Montesquiue

• John Locke

• Sir Issac Newton

• King George

Which philosopher is tied to the idea of separation of powers?

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Sir Isaac Newton

The idea that people give up some natural rights in exchange for protection

• natural rights

• social contract

• natural law

• separation of powers

How many branches were in Montesquieu's ideal government?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

John Locke believed rulers got their power from

• reason

• the people

• God

What did John Locke believe needed to happen if government did not protect natural rights?

• Nothing

• Should be replaced by another government

Which philosopher's ideas are reflected in the American Revolution?

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

"Man is born free yet everywhere he is found in chains." Which famous Enlightenment thinker is credited to have said this?

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean Jacques Rousseau