Enlightenment: To Go Along With American Revolution

I. Tension & RevolutionA. Enlightenment

• John LockeB. Influence in America

Key Terms• Compact Theory• Deism

The Enlightenment

• Intellectual movement where individuals applied rational/scientific thought to the world in which they lived

Weather Patterns

Enlightenment & Role Of Government

Compact Theory1. All have natural rights of

life, liberty & property2. To protect rights, people

establish a government with limited powers

3. The people have the right to revolt if the government oversteps its powers

John Locke(1632-1704)

Enlightenment (In The Colonies)

• Ben Franklin & Thomas Jefferson = Enlightened thinkers

• Both were influenced by Deism– A Supreme Being created the

universe– Universe then operated without

Divine interference– Supported religious freedom

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Enlightenment: To Go Along With American Revolution

I. Tension & RevolutionA. Enlightenment

• John LockeB. Influence in America

Key Terms• Compact Theory• Deism