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that would agree with it the
most. Ideas can be used once
or not at all.
John Locke
Baron de Montes
Jean Jacque Rouss
Adam Smith

The power to rule a
country is given by God
alone, and the monarch
should be treated as
God's chosen
representative.
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People have rights as
soon as they are born,
and the government has
a duty to protect these
rights.
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When societies form
governments, people
give up some of their
rights in exchange for
law and order.
Religious wars have
caused enough damage.
Everyone should be
allowed to practice their
own religion.
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Tyranny is unavoidable
when one person or
group holds too much
governmental power.
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The best way for a
nation to increase wealth
is to remove all barriers
to trade.

Answer 1

Here’s how the ideas can be matched with the thinkers who would most agree with them:

1. The power to rule a country is given by God alone, and the monarch should be treated as God's chosen representative.

   • (Not directly associated with the thinkers listed; generally associated with absolute monarchy theorists.)

2. People have rights as soon as they are born, and the government has a duty to protect these rights.

   • John Locke

3. When societies form governments, people give up some of their rights in exchange for law and order.

   • Jean-Jacques Rousseau

4. Religious wars have caused enough damage. Everyone should be allowed to practice their own religion.

   • Baron de Montesquieu (He emphasized tolerance and the importance of separating church and state.)

5. Tyranny is unavoidable when one person or group holds too much governmental power.

   • Baron de Montesquieu (He is known for advocating the separation of powers to prevent tyranny.)

6. The best way for a nation to increase wealth is to remove all barriers to trade.

   • Adam Smith

If you need further clarification or information on any of the thinkers or ideas, feel free to ask!