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1 APUSH Review: The Enlightenment
APUSH Review: The Enlightenment Everything You Need To Know About The Enlightenment To Succeed In APUSH

2 The New Curriculum And The Enlightenment
Key Concept 2.3, I, B: “Several factors promoted Anglicization in the British colonies: the growth of autonomous political communities based on English models, the development of commercial ties and legal structures, the emergence of trans-Atlantic print culture, Protestant evangelism, religious toleration, and the spread of European Enlightenment ideas .” Page 30 of the Curriculum framework The Enlightenment had tremendous impact on American (and world) politics and society Since it is mentioned specifically, you should be very familiar with it

3 Background Info What was it? When did it occur?
Movement that believed that reason and knowledge could lead to progress and advancements in society When did it occur? 17th and 18th centuries, originating in Europe Impact of the Enlightenment? Helped challenge traditional authority

4 Key Enlightenment Thinkers
John Locke: Two Treatises of Government Natural rights – “life, liberty, and property.” “Consent of the governed” – government rules with people’s (governed) permission; people can overthrow governments if necessary Influenced the Declaration of Independence Baron de Montesquieu: The Spirit of Laws Advocated checks and balances and separation of powers Dividing power among branches would help prevent government abuse Influenced our current government system established under the Constitution Thomas Paine (T-Paine!): Common Sense Advocated the US to declare independence from England

5 Impact of the Enlightenment
Key ideas are seen in US government 3 branches of government Freedom of speech The ideas which encouraged individuals to challenge authority and unjust government helped inspire the American Revolution Enlightenment ideas were seen in other revolutions as well: French Revolution Latin American Revolutions

6 Test Tips Multiple-Choice and Short Answer Questions: Essay Questions:
Excerpt of a reading, what are impacts? Short Answer – Identify and describe Enlightenment thinkers and their impacts Essay Questions: Causes of American Revolution – how did Enlightenment fit in?

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