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Compare the major ideas of philosophers and their effect on the democratic revolutions in England, America & France. Standard 10.2-1. Thomas Hobbes The Social Contract. Published: Leviathan 1651 Thought people were naturally wicked and evil (lived through the English Civil War).
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Compare the major ideas of philosophers and their effect on the democratic revolutions in England, America & France. Standard 10.2-1
Thomas HobbesThe Social Contract • Published: Leviathan 1651 • Thought people were naturally wicked and evil (lived through the English Civil War). • Thought people needed a strong ruler to maintain order. • S/C People give up a little liberty (freedom) to a government that provides organization (law and order) • Best type of government: Monarchy, King
John LockeNatural Rights • Published: Two Treatise of Government 1690 • Thought people had the ability to reason and make good choices ie. Be reasonable in society. • Governments get power from the- Consent of the Governed • Thought all people had- Natural Rights- life, liberty and property • Governments are created to protect your Natural Rights • If they fail to protect your Natural Rights people have the right overthrow
Baron de MontesquieuSeparation of Powers • Published The Spirit of the Laws 1748 • Governments should have three branches: executive, legislative & judicial • Each branch should have a check and balance on each other • Thought this system would prevent any one group from gaining complete control
Jean-Jacques RousseauMajority Rule • Published The Social Contract 1762 • Concept: The General Will- majority rule • Majority should work for the common good • Good view of human nature • Best type of government: Democracy
Thomas Jefferson1743-1825 • Farmer (unsuccessful), Lawyer, Congressman, Governor, Ambassador, Secretary of State, V.P. and 3rd President, • Major accomplishment-The Louisiana Purchase 1803. • Wished to be remembered for: • Declaration of Independence • Religious Freedom • University of Virginia
James Madison1751-1838 • Jefferson’s friend and neighbor • Wrote Constitution of Virginia 1776, Leader of Virginian Assembly to the Continental Congress., Member of Constitutional Convention- Father of the Constitution, Secretary of State, 4th President.