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The Enlightenment

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Enlightenment a European movement during the 1700s that focused on freedom for people
John Locke A philosopher who believed in the natural laws. He also thought people should elect their own leaders
Natural Rights the rights of "life, liberty, and property"
Reason the use of logic and good judgement to make decisions and discoveries
Rousseau a philosopher who believed governments worked best when there is a social contract
Social contract agreement that people give up certain rights to the government in exchange for protection and other benefits
Reform to make changes for improvement or to remove harmful things
Censorship when a government does not allow people to read, write, or say what they want.
Philosopher a person who studies science, math, and medicine
Montesquieu a philosopher who believed the best governments had a balance of power
Balance of Power when the power of the government is split between many groups. In the United States power is split between The President, Congress, and the Supreme Court
Mary Wollstonecraft a philosopher who believed in feminism, or equality for women
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