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Enlightenment/Americ

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Who wrote that people have a natural right to overthrow a government that violates their rights? John Lock
A literary form that developed during the Enlightenment The novel
Which book stated that only freely elected governments should impose control on people? The Social Contact
The year 1776 is considered the United States birthday because The Declaration of Independence was adopted that year
This person proposed the idea of separation of powers in government Montesquieu
Restricting access to ideas and information is called Censorship
Government rule by one person / government where the ruler gained power by force. Dictatorship
____________________ are a set of 3 basic laws that each person has the right to. Natural Rights
This enlightenment thinker believe in separation of powers in order to make sure that one branch of the government does not dominate. Montesquieu
What did Thomas Hobbs believe that people need over them to tell them what to do? A King
A _________ was a social gathering that was held to discuss Enlightenment ideas. A Salon
How did most government and church authorities try to stop the spread of Enlightenment ideas? By Censorship, banning or burning books
What are at least 3 ways that Enlightenment ideas spread across Europe ? Salons, Novel, Encyclopedia's
What typeof music was popular during the Enlightenment? Baroque
Why is the year 1776 is considered the United States birthday? The Declaration of Independence was adopted that year
Who was the leader of the Continental army during the American Revolution? Washington
What country help the Americans win the Revolution? France
What are some of the Enlightenment ideas found in the Declaration of Independence? Separation of powers, 3 branches of Government, Natural rights
What first caused the rise in tensions between the settlers and Great Britain? Taxation without representation
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