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Chapter 18

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social contract an agreement among society to cooperate for social benefits
natural rights belong to humans at birth: life, liberty, property
philiosophes lover of wisdom
salons gathering places where the intellectuals of the time met and exchanged ideas
baroque complex art/architecture; grand, elaborate, colorful paintings
rococo personal, charming, not as elaborate; suited for middle class; realistic rural scenes, family portraits and town life
enlightened despots monarchs who accepted Enlightenment ideas
prime minister head of the cabinet; leader of the majority in Parliament
constitutional government government had power defined and limited by law
cabinet advisors from Parliament and a majority party from the House of Commons
Tories aristocrats (wealthy), traditional values, support royal power, Anglican Church
Whigs middle/lower class, favor Parliament over crown, policies of Glorious Revolution
Encyclopedia 28 volumes with articles from Voltaire and Montesquieu (praised freedom of expression and equal education) (attacked divine right and religion)
John Locke positive view on human nature; natural rights; if government doesn't protect these rights, people have the right to overthrow government
Hobbes people are cruel, greedy and selfish; absolute monarchy only solution to maintain control
Rousseau most famous work (Social Contract); society has too much control, members of government should be freely elected
Montesquieu strong support of Britain's limited monarchy; separation of powers (executive, legislative, judicial branches) and checks and balances (each branch has ability to check on the others)
Voltaire attacks corrupt officials, wealthy aristocrats, inequality, injustice, slave trade and religious prejudice; supports freedom of speech
Act of Union England merges Scotland (United Kingdom of Great Britain); free trade between region=more productivity, larger markets to sell
Peace of Utrecht ends War of Spanish Succession; France gives up Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
Seven Year's War fought over 4 continents; ended with Treaty of Paris; France gives up Canadian claims and more influence in India
George III dissolved cabinet and make Parliament follow his rules; gave seats in Parliament to friends; questionable health
Joseph II known as peasant emperor; ended censorship; abolished serfdom; built hospitals and had religious toleration
Walpole served as Parliament; united the cabinet and made them agree on all issues
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