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Liberalism

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Meaning
Freedom of speech 3 natural rights Life- not under anyone Liberty- freedom to do things Property- freedom to own things

Against absolute power

Historical origin
Developed during the enlightenment period John Locke Arose during French revolution

key people
John Locke - developer of political liberalism

Adam Smith developer of free trade market (economic liberalism) Free market- government cant interfere with the markets good price

significant events
French revolution
Changes of government

American revolution

Decoration of Independence for America

Bibliography
Gruber, Hermann. "Liberalism." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 9. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910. 30 Aug. 2010 <http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09212a.htm>. Minogue, K. R. "Liberalism." Encyclopedia Americana. 2010. Grolier Online. 30 Aug. 2010 <http://ea.grolier.com/article?id=0245730-00>. Crocker, Lester G. "Enlightenment." Encyclopedia Americana. 2010. Grolier Online. 30 Aug. 2010 <http://ea.grolier.com/article?id=0143900-00>. Cropsey, Joseph. "Smith, Adam (1723 1790)." Encyclopedia Americana. 2010. Grolier Online. 30 Aug. 2010 <http://ea.grolier.com/article?id=0359960-00>. Yolton, John W. "Locke, John (1632 1704)." Encyclopedia Americana. 2010. Grolier Online. 30 Aug. 2010 <http://ea.grolier.com/article?id=0249910-00>.

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