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Enlightenment
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History
9th Grade
02/06/2012

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natural law
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rules discoverable by reason, such as gravity and magnetism
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social contract
Definition
an agreement by which people gave up their freedom for an organized society
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natural right
Definition
rights that belong to all humans from birth; in U.S. it's the right to life, liberty and property
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philosophe
Definition
thinkers; philosophers
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laissez faire
Definition
the practice of allowing businesses to operate with little or no government involvement
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censorship
Definition
restricting access to ideas and information
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salons
Definition
informal social gatherings at which writers, artists, etc. excange ideas
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baroque
Definition
a grand, ornate style of art and architecture
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rococo
Definition
a lighter, elegant, and charming type of art and architecture; not religious
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enlightened despot
Definition
absolute rulers who used their power to bring about political and social change
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