Liberalism developed during the Enlightenment period and emphasizes natural rights including life, liberty, and property as well as limited government and free markets. Key figures who influenced liberalism include John Locke, who developed ideas of natural rights and limited government, and Adam Smith, who advocated for free market economics and limited government interference. Significant events for liberalism include the French and American revolutions.

1. LiberalismBy:pluem

2. MeaningFreedom of speech3 natural rights- Life- not under anyoneLiberty- freedom to do thingsProperty- freedom to own thingsAgainst absolute power

3. Historical originDeveloped during the enlightenment periodJohn LockeArose during French revolution

4. key peopleJohn Locke - developer of political liberalismAdam Smith – developer of free trade market (economic liberalism)Free market- government can’t interfere with the market’s good price

5. significant eventsFrench revolutionChanges of governmentAmerican revolution

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