HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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Question
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The Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government is derived from
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divine right rulers
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the middle class
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a strong military
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those who are governed
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Enlightenment philosophers John Locke, Charles Montesquieu, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau all developed theories of government in which some or even all the people would govern. These thinkers had a profound effect on the American and French revolutions and the democratic governments that they produced.
Detailed explanation-2: -Enlightenment Thinkers: John Locke and Isaac Newton Locke’s political philosophy stemmed from his central belief that humanity was innately good and industrious. He believed that if given the proper tools and power, humans would form a society which would be good for all and improve the community’s well-being.
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