name that enlightenment thinker!

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Name that Enlightenment Thinker!Use the following people to determine who the idea belongs to...

HobbesLockeVoltaireMontesquieuRousseauBeccariaWollstonecraft

1.

He fought for tolerance, reason, freedom of religious belief and speech.

2.

The degree of punishment for a lawbreaker should fit the crime.

3.

Women need education to become virtuous and useful.

4.

Division of government power into three branches(Separation of Powers)

5.

A social contract is an agreement among free individuals to create a society and government.

6.

People have a right to overthrow a government that fails to protect their rights.

7.

People give up their rights for a strong ruler.

8.

Reduction or elimination of censoriship.

9.

Accused criminals should receive a speedy trial.

10.

three branches of government should be executive, legislative, and judicial

11.

Laws exist to preserve social order. Government should seek the greatest good for the greatest number.

12.

The power of each branch of government should be checked. (Checks and Balances)

13.

Humanities worst enemies were intolerance, prejudice, and superstitions.

14.

Women should be able to hold the same jobs as men.

15.

All humans are selfish and naturally wicked.

16.

Accused criminals should receive a speedy trail.

17.

A direct democracy is the best government.

18.

Absolute Monarchy is the best government.

19.

Women have a right to participate in politics.

20.

People have the natural ability to govern their own affairs.

21.

Leaders should not have titles of nobility since everyone is equal.

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