Enlightenment Philosophers
Which philosophers ideas do you think are most important today? Support your answer with an example.
Mr. Petties will choose the best answer.
What are the 3 Natural Rights?
Life, Liberty, Property
What is proper etiquette for standing to speak?
Stand, thank the teacher, thank the person before you, speak loudly and to your audience.
Illustrate a monarchy
I will choose the one I like the most.
Why did civilizations develop near rivers? Give me 3-4 reasons.
Rivers provided water, fertile soil, food, and transportation.
What did Voltaire defend?
Defended freedom of speech, thought & religion.
What is the Social Contract?
An agreement between the people and the government
What do we write in our History Journals while watching CNN 10?
3 facts we learned. 2 opinions we have. 1 Question.
What is an example of a country that has a Monarch. Points will go to the team that names the most countries.
United Kingdom, Japan, Spain, Sweden
What is a constitution?
A set of fundamental laws and principles describing how a government works
What did Thomas Hobbes believe life would be like without government?
Dangerous and chaotic. Without laws or a string authority to maintain order, people would live in constant dear of conflict and violence.
What is a Democaracy AND give me an example of one.
Government where political power comes from the people.
EX: The United States
What is REACH
RESPECT, ENTHUSIASM, ACHIEVEMENT, CITIZENSHIP, HARD WORK.
Why do societies create governments?
Societies create governments to establish laws, maintain order, protect people, and provide public services. Governments also help resolve conflicts and organize decisions that affect the community.
What is the difference between Direct Democracy & Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy= Power belongs to ALL people
Representative Democracy= People elect representatives that represent their interests.
How does the United States government reclect Montesquieu's ideas?
It is reflected in the 3 branches of goverenment. Sepreation of powers.
Bonus Question: Name the three branches?
Use Inalienable in a sentence. Creativity WILL be judged
Mr. Petties will choose the answer he likes the most.
What HIGHLIGHTER color does each subject represent.
English=Blue
History=Orange
Math=Red
Science=Green
ENS=?
Electives=?
After School=Purple
I will choose the one I like the most
According to Locke, what may people do if a government repeatedly abuses its power and violates their rights?
Change or replace the government
What is Popular Sovereignty & which philosopher supported that idea.
Popular Sovereignty: Power belongs to the people
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What is the Enlightenemnet?
A period when thinkers used reason to question traditional ideas about government and society.
Bonus Question: Name 3 Enlightenmnet Philosophers
How many sentences do we write in our History Notebook per prompt
5-7 sentences. Bonus question, what has been your favorite prompt so far.
What is the difference between an Absolute Monarchy and a Limited/Constitutional Monarchy
Absolute Monarchy= No checks on its power.
Limited/Constitutional Monarchy= has checks on its power through parliment, rules & laws.
Why are primary sources important to historians when studying the past?
Primary sources provide firsthand evidence from people who experienced an event or lived during a particular time. They help historians understand people’s experiences and perspectives, support historical claims, and learn how events unfolded.