American Revolution:

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American Revolution John Locke and Enlightenment
Thought
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Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
All government power is with people
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EXAMINE THE CHART
According to Locke, where did power reside?
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
All government power is with people
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ANSWER! The People
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
All government power is with people
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According to Locke, what do people do when they
agree to give up some of their rights to live in
harmony with each other?
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
All government power is with people
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ANSWER! Enter into a Social Contract
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
All government power is with people
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According to Locke, what is governments job?
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
All government power is with people
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ANSWER! To protect the rights of the people
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
All government power is with people
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According to Locke, what is the ultimate goal of
government?
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
All government power is with people
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ANSWER! Ordered Liberty- people obeying laws
and government protecting rights
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
All government power is with people
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Study the Charts
Why were Lockes ideas about government
considered radical for his time?
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
Centuries-Old Practice
All government power is with people
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ANSWER! Lockes ideas challenged centuries old
practice of rule by Kings, Emperors, and Tribal
Chieftains and put power with the people
Enlightenment Thought John Lockes ideas about
self-government
Centuries-Old Practice
All government power is with people
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John Locke Quiz
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How did the ideas of John Locke influence
Jeffersons writings in the
Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
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How did the ideas of John Locke influence
Jeffersons writings in the
Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
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How did the ideas of John Locke influence
Jeffersons writings in the
Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
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How did the ideas of John Locke influence
Jeffersons writings in the
Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
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How did the ideas of John Locke influence
Jeffersons writings in the
Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence
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How did the ideas of John Locke influence
Jeffersons writings in the
Declaration of Independence?
LOCKE
JEFFERSON, DEC. of Independence