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The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment and American Revolution.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was Montesquieu? | A man who studied the government of Europe, and learned about Chinese and native american cultures as well. Montesquieu believed that the best government would be divided in three branches. |
| What was Natural Law? When/ how was it used? | Natural law is rules discovered by reason that govern scientific forces such as gravity and magnetism. |
| Who was Thomas Hobbes? | Hobbes is a philosopher who believed that life without government and order is harsh, brutal, and short. He believed people should agree to a social contract which gives up freedom for an organized society. |
| Who was John Locke? | A more optimistic man than Hobbes, Locke believed that natural rights belonged to humans at birth. |
| Who was Voltaire? | An enlightened thinker who, with a pen, battled inequality, injustice, and superstition. |
| Who was Rousseau? | This man believed that humans are naturally good but are corrupted by the evils of society. He believed society placed to many limitations on peoples behavior. He believed that some controls were necessary but should be minimal. |
| What is the policy of laissez faire? | This policy allowed businesses to prosper with little or no government interference. |
| Who was Adam Smith? | This man argued that the free market should be aloud to regulate profits and economical growth were all linked to the market force of supply and demand. |
| What was baroque style of ornate? | Huge colorful paintings that glorified historical events. |
| What was the Rococo style of art? | Lighter, charming, and more elegant art. |
| What were Enlightened Despots? | Absolute rulers who used their power to bring about political and social change. |
| Who was Frederick the Great? What were some of his accomplishments? | (R. 1740-1786) He ruled tightly over Prussia (modern day Germany). He saw himself as the "first servant of the state" with the duty to work for the common good. He openly praised Voltaire's work. He desired a strong monarch and great power for himself. |
| Who was Catherine the Great? What were some of her accomplishments? | Catherine was the empress of Russia and believed strongly in equality and liberty.He greatest contribution to Russia was the extension of her Empire. |
| Who was Joseph II? What were some of his accomplishments? | After he inherited the throne he continued his mothers work but incorporated new ideas inspired by the enlightenment. He attempted to bring the Catholic Church under royal control. |