The Age of Reason

Name the document: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"

"Reason...teaches...that no one ought to harm another in his life, liberty, or possessions."

Before the Scientific Revolution, people believed everything was made of what four elements?

What can the people do if the government fails to do its primary duty over and over again?

"Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech"

The theory that placed the sun at the center of our solar system.

Time when developments in astronomy, biology, and chemistry transformed views of nature.

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Enlightenment?

Many ideas about government during the Enlightenment were a response to the abuses of _______

Choose the Enlightenment principle which best fits the description: "We have Natural Rights"

Defended freedom of speech and emphasized tolerance while criticising people through satire.

Argued that women should be given equal opportunities with men.

"Excessive bail shall not be required...nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted"

"We the people, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice..."

Choose the Enlightenment principle which best fits the description: "Truth comes from logic"

Which of the following was NOT a principle of the Enlightenment?

The theory that placed the earth at the center of the universe.

This image shows which theory?

Who was the first to argue in support of a heliocentric theory?

The first person to use a telescope to study the night sky and help prove the heliocentricism.

Describe the PROBLEMS of the State of Nature according to John Locke.

Choose the Enlightenment principle which best fits the description: "Do what pleases you!"

Argued that all forms of torture and cruel punishment should be abolished.

"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve..."

"But if a long train of abuses, lies, and tricks make a government's bad intentions visible..."

Describe the State of Nature according to John Locke.

The idea that when people form governments they give up absolute freedom to gain law and order.

Believed that people are born good and that we should have total equality.

Choose the Enlightenment principle which best fits the description: "Humanity can improve."

Influenced the U.S. Constitution with the ideas of separation of powers and checks and balances

Believed that humans were born a blank slate and that we all have Natural Rights.

The 18th century intellectual movement that attempted to solve societies problems using reason.

What is the primary job of the government, according to John Locke?

Believed that human nature is evil and that without government there would be total chaos.

A logical procedure for testing ideas. (Hypothesis, Experiment/Observation, Conclusion)