The Enlightenment Era
Explore the key ideas, figures, and impacts of the Enlightenment on political thought and society.
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The Enlightenment Era
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of the Enlightenment era.
1. Which Enlightenment philosopher is credited with the idea of 'natural rights' including life, liberty, and property?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Voltaire
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
2. The concept of 'separation of powers' was primarily advocated by which Enlightenment thinker?
Thomas Hobbes
Mary Wollstonecraft
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
1. The Enlightenment is often referred to as the Age of .
2. Voltaire was a strong advocate for freedom of and religious toleration.
3. The idea that government should be based on the consent of the governed is known as the contract.
1. Explain how John Locke's ideas influenced the American Declaration of Independence.
2. Describe the main contributions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Enlightenment thought.
1. Adam Smith's concept of an 'invisible hand' supported government intervention in the economy.
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2. Enlightenment thinkers generally promoted the idea of absolute monarchy.
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Match each Enlightenment figure with their notable work or idea.
1. Voltaire
a. The Social Contract
2. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
b. Candide
3. Adam Smith
c. The Wealth of Nations
1. Analyze the impact of Enlightenment ideas on the development of modern democratic governments. Provide specific examples from at least two different Enlightenment philosophers.