Question

the enlightenment
match each word or term with its definition.
salon
natural rights
enlightenment
social contract
philosophes
giving up some personal freedoms in exchange for government protection
a gathering of influential people for the discussion and debate of ideas
a movement where philosophers questioned beliefs about government
lockes belief in a persons right to life, liberty, and property
french enlightenment thinkers

Explanation:

Each term is matched to its core historical definition from the Enlightenment era:

1. Salon refers to the intellectual gatherings of influential figures in the period.
2. Natural rights is defined by John Locke as inherent rights to life, liberty, property.
3. Enlightenment is the broader movement of philosophers challenging traditional government beliefs.
4. Social contract is the agreement to surrender some freedoms for government protection.
5. Philosophes is the term for French Enlightenment thinkers.

Answer:

• salon → a gathering of influential people for the discussion and debate of ideas
• natural rights → Locke's belief in a person's right to life, liberty, and property
• Enlightenment → a movement where philosophers questioned beliefs about government
• social contract → giving up some personal freedoms in exchange for government protection
• philosophes → French Enlightenment thinkers