Philosophers
This British philosopher wrote "Two Treatises of Government" in 1690, arguing against divine right kings and for the "consent of the governed" and ability to overthrow the government.
Who is John Locke?
This enlightened absolute ruler in Prussia granted greater religious toleration, limited freedom of speech and press, maintained a rigid social structure and upheld serfdom in Prussia.
Who is Frederick II?
The confusion surrounding the succession to the Austrian throne led this ruler of this kingdom to invade Austrian Silesia and take it under his control.
After the Seven Years War, British leaders needed more money to pay for the war and defend the American colonies. They imposed this tax on the colonies in 1765 which caused violent opposition and was later repealed.
What is the Stamp Act?
What is the federal system?
Which French philosopher lived for two years in the court of Frederick II of Prussia and wrote about the importance of religious tolerance, criticizing the church and superstition.
Who is Voltaire?
This Austrian rule made significant Enlightenment reforms such as selling monasteries for money for the poor and sick, but upon his death most reforms were undone.
Who is Joseph II?
New alliances developed during the Enlightenment period. The desire to keep power balanced in Europe caused war to break out in these three areas?
What is Asia (India), North America, and Europe ?
The Declaration of Independence asserted that a government that fails to uphold the principles of liberty can be overthrown and that government only exists because of the consent of the people or this concept.
What is popular sovereignty?
This concept is when an entire society agrees to be governed by general will.
What is a social contract?
This French Philosopher is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world.
This ruler of Russia while well versed in Enlightenment ideas became more strict following a peasant revolt in her land.
Who is Catherine II?
What is Britain and Prussia?
The Americans were able to militarily defeat the British due assistance from this country that wanted revenge on the British for taking their land in North America and India during the Seven Years War.
What is France?
This doctrine proposed by Adam Smith in French means to let people do what they want, specifically within the free market economy.
What is laissez faire?
This Swiss philosopher believed the general will of the people was the best way to govern. He also became famous for advocating the "social contract".
Who is Rousseau?
In this system, rulers tried to govern by Enlightenment principles while maintaining their royal powers.
Enlightened absolutism
After the Treaty of Paris, this country became the leading colonial power, due to its colonies in the North America and India.
What is Britain?
Who is Thomas Paine?
The Enlightenment is also known as the Age of this.
What is the Age of Reason?
This philosopher believe the less the government intervened in the economy, the better for society. He believed in a "laissez faire" or invisible hand approach that prioritized the individual's ability to choose what was best for their economic self interest.
Who is Adam Smith?
18th century rulers were concerned with this concept, that states should have equal power to prevent one from dominating the others. Their belief in this concept led to the creation of large armies and the desire to expand territories.
What is the balance of power?
The Seven Years War ended with a stalemate due to this country withdrawing their troops from the conflict because of their ruler's admiration for Frederik II.
What is Russia?
The American Revolution was not the first time in history that people overthrew a tyrannical monarch but it was the first large successful revolt to be driven by this.
What is Enlightenment ideals?
The Enlightened spanned through these years.
What is the 1550 - 1800s?