Question

the enlightenment
a. put it in perspective. shade in the enlightenment on the timeline. (find the dates in the reading.)
b. speech and the social contract. the u.s. constitution says the government cannot limit freedom of speech. is freedom of speech necessary in order to enjoy our natural rights? pick one natural right and explain why it cant be fully enjoyed without freedom of speech.
without freedom of speech, it would be difficult to have life liberty property happiness because
c. crossword! use the clues and the reading to complete the crossword puzzle.
across

1. if the government fails to protect citizens, citizens have the right to revolt.
2. an agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protection
3. famous city where people discussed ideas
4. continent where the enlightenment began
5. american document that recognized natural rights
6. a place where city people gathered to discuss philosophy
7. fundamental, basic rights people are born with
8. the kind of authority a king had over citizens
9. some enlightenment thinkers were afraid of this

down

1. obtaining something through family ties
2. a period of time when people developed new ideas about human existence and human rights.
3. life with complete freedom, no rules, and no government
4. the idea that a countrys leader should be chosen by the voting in a general election

Explanation:

For part B, freedom of speech is crucial for liberty. Without it, people cannot express their opinions, advocate for their rights, or participate in democratic processes, which are essential for enjoying liberty. For the crossword (part C):

• Across 2: The idea of the right to revolt against a failing - government is a key concept in political theory.
• Across 4: A social - contract is an agreement where citizens give up some rights for government protection.
• Across 6: Paris was a famous city for Enlightenment idea - discussions.
• Across 7: The Enlightenment began in Europe.
• Across 8: The Declaration of Independence recognized natural rights.
• Across 9: Salons were places where city people gathered to discuss philosophy.
• Across 10: Natural rights are fundamental rights people are born with.
• Across 11: Kings had absolute authority.
• Across 12: Some Enlightenment thinkers were afraid of censorship.
• Down 1: Heredity is obtaining something through family ties.
• Down 3: The Enlightenment was a period of new ideas about human existence and rights.
• Down 4: Anarchy is life with complete freedom, no rules, and no government.
• Down 5: Democracy is the idea that a country's leader should be chosen by the citizens.

Answer:

B. Liberty; Without freedom of speech, people cannot express their opinions, advocate for their rights, or participate in democratic processes that are essential for liberty.
C.
Across:

1. Right to revolt
2. Social - contract
3. Paris
4. Europe
5. Declaration of Independence
6. Salons
7. Natural rights
8. Absolute authority
9. Censorship

Down:

1. Heredity
2. Enlightenment
3. Anarchy
4. Democracy