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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?