The Enlightenment

Mr Gilson’s 7th Grade Social Studies ClassSouthwest Middle School

The Age of Enlightenment The time between 1650 and 1776 when

philosphers and writers began to think about new ways governments should run.

Social Contract The belief that citizens give up certain rights

in order to be protected by the government

Rights

Protection

Liberty Freedom

Deism The belief that God created the world, but no

longer is involved in the world.

Divine Right The idea that Kings and Queens were chosen

by God to rule.God

Absolute Power Having complete control of a country.

Revolution A significant change in how things are. Often

refers to a violent change in government.

Abolitionist A person who is against slavery and actively

works to see that it is outlawed.

Laissez Faire Literally means “hands off” in French. An

economic model where the government is not involved in the market.

Despot(ism) A dictator or ruler with absolute power.

(refers to the type of government ruled by a despot)

Natural Right A privilege or obligation that is owed to you

because you are a human being.

Separation of Powers The idea of dividing powers among several

people or groups to prevent one from having absolute power.

Enlightened despot Kings and Queens during the Enlightenment

who used their power to give rights back to their citizens.

Bastille A prison for political prisoners in France during

the 1700’s.

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