1. ASSIGNMENT 2.1-REVOLUTIONARY
VOCABULARY
By: Steven Johnson

2. MAGNA CARTA
What country was it written for? England
When was it written? June 1215
What did it do to the power of monarchies? It limited the power of
kings.
How was this a form of "rule of law"? They are in the rule of law
and recognition of individual rights.

3. GLORIOUS REVOLUTION
Where did it take place? It took place in England in 1688.
Who took over as King of this country? King William lll took the kings place
What document changed the power of Kings forever and was a result of this
revolution? The english bill of rights changed the power of the kings.

4. THE ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS
When was it written? It was written in 1689.
In two sentences, explain what it did? It limited the power of monarchs. Also
reestablished the rights of protestants.

5. THE ENLIGHTENMENT
In two sentences, describe what the enlightenment was? It was a philosophy
movement of the 18th century marked by a rejection of tradition social,
religious, and political ideas.
When did it take place? In the 18th century.
Why is it important? Because it was based on science.

6. CHARLES-LOUIS MONTESQUIEU
Where was he from? Born and from France.
What is he most famous for? For the theory of the separation of powers

7. JOHN LOCKE
Where was he from? Chew Magna
Lifespan? From 1632 to 1704
What is the Social Contract? Natural rights are when a person already has
those rights.

8. JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU
Where was he from? Geneva
Lifespan? 28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778

9. THOMAS JEFFERSON
Where was he from? Albemarle County, Virginia
What is he most famous for writing? Jefferson was
famous for writing the first draft of the Declaration of
Independence.
Why did he switch the words from "property" to "the pursuit of happiness"?
Thomas Jefferson himself never explained his use of the phrase " pursuit of
happiness" in the Declaration of Independence.