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The Enlightenment

The Enlightenment. Mr Gilson’s 7 th Grade Social Studies Class Southwest Middle School. The Age of Enlightenment. The time between 1650 and 1776 when philosphers and writers began to think about new ways governments should run. Social Contract.

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The Enlightenment

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  1. The Enlightenment Mr Gilson’s 7th Grade Social Studies Class Southwest Middle School

  2. The Age of Enlightenment • The time between 1650 and 1776 when philosphers and writers began to think about new ways governments should run.

  3. Social Contract • The belief that citizens give up certain rights in order to be protected by the government Rights Protection

  4. Liberty • Freedom

  5. Deism • The belief that God created the world, but no longer is involved in the world.

  6. Divine Right • The idea that Kings and Queens were chosen by God to rule. God

  7. Absolute Power • Having complete control of a country.

  8. Revolution • A significant change in how things are. Often refers to a violent change in government.

  9. Abolitionist • A person who is against slavery and actively works to see that it is outlawed.

  10. Laissez Faire • Literally means “hands off” in French. An economic model where the government is not involved in the market.

  11. Despot(ism) • A dictator or ruler with absolute power. (refers to the type of government ruled by a despot)

  12. Natural Right • A privilege or obligation that is owed to you because you are a human being.

  13. Separation of Powers • The idea of dividing powers among several people or groups to prevent one from having absolute power.

  14. Enlightened despot • Kings and Queens during the Enlightenment who used their power to give rights back to their citizens.

  15. Bastille • A prison for political prisoners in France during the 1700’s.

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