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The Enlightenment
John Locke
DOI
Thomas Jefferson
100
When did the Enlightenment start and how long did it last?
-Began in mid-17th Century -Lasted for about 150 years
100
Is he English, British, French, or American?
English
100
Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
100
Whose side did he fight for? British or American?
American
200
Where did The Enlightenment start?
England, France, and Germany. Then it spread to other European countries & the American colonies
200
What was his job title?
Philosopher
200
What are the 3 natural rights stated in the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness
200
Who was Thomas Jefferson? Why is he famous?
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence
300
Who wrote about government during the Enlightenment?
John Locke
300
What is he known for?
Writing about government and the 3 natural rights
300
Was the DOI written BEFORE or AFTER the war?
Before
300
What 3 natural rights did he say humans have?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
400
What did people of the Enlightenment believe in?
They believed in using reason, logic, and science to reform society and study nature
400
What rights did he write about?
The rights to Life, Liberty, and Possessions (Property)
400
When was the DOI written? (actual date: month & year)
July 1776
400
Who inspired him from the Enlightenment?
John Locke
500
What is his book called and what does it state about the government?
"The Two Treatises of Government" It states that the government exists to protect people's natural rights
500
WHOSE rights were left out of the DOI?
Women, Indians, enslaved blacks