History of Europe Questions
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these were places that enlightenment thinkers would discuss ideas written by the philosophers
the palace of versailles was built by this king
this is un written agreement between the people and their government ensuring fair rule
what is the reason that absolute monarchs believed that they had the right to rule?
who said that the people could overthrow their government if it did not protect their rights?
this philosopher wanted public trials and believed in the right to bear arms
this woman is considered one of England's most important rulers
this group created by Philip II of spain was used to persecute and torture heretics
this philosopher said a country's government should be separated in order to balance power
how did the church and monarchs react to these philosopher's writings
this had to happen before the Enlightenment could happen:
this revolution created by the nobles caused young louis XIV to flee france
this philosopher believed in equality for women through education
this philosopher believed that all people were greedy and cruel and needed a strong ruler
this philosopher believed in freedom of religion
this philosopher spoke out against government control of business
When a king and queen shares power with their government
the inquisition was used by this king to get heretics, jews, and muslims out of his country
this philosopher first put forth the idea that people should form a representative government
Frederick the great was the ruler of what country?