Directions: Place the correct letter on the line that corresponds with the correct thinker from

the Enlightenment. Good Luck! ☺

Hobbes (f)

Locke (g)

Montesquieu (d)

Voltaire (c)

Diderot (e)

Wollstonecraft (b)

Rousseau (a)

A. Thought government should be based on a social contract.

B. Supported equality for women.

C. Had many criticism of traditional beliefs.

D. Believed in the separation of powers for government.

E. Thought government should be based on natural laws.

F. Developed absolutism theory."

G. Supported religious freedom in a 28 volume encyclopedia.

Does it look right?

A. Thought government should be based on a social contract - Rousseau.

B. Supported equality for women - Wollstonecraft.

C. Had many criticism of traditional beliefs - Voltaire

D. Believed in the separation of powers for government - Montesquieu

E. Thought government should be based on natural laws - Diderot

F. Developed absolutism theory - Hobbes

G. Supported religious freedom in a 28 volume encyclopedia - Locke.

Now its look right.

Explanation:

The Social Contract theory of Rousseau creates political reforms and revolution in Europe mainly in France. Wollstonecraft fought for equality of women and right for women, supported women empowerment. Voltaire criticized the traditional thinking process or those who have blind faith on God.

Montesquieu believed in segregation of different parts of government which will deal with different phenomena. Diderot connected new scientific ideas with traditional radical approaches. Hobbes developed Absolutism which means belief in absolute part of political, ethical and philosophical matters. Locke also believed human nature is influenced by patience and tolerance.