Background of Enlightenment Enlightened Thinkers Characteristics Eleanor M. Savko Background of Enlightenment Enlightened Thinkers Characteristics of the Enlightenment 5/14/2019 The American Revolution United States Government 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt

What is the approximate range/time period of the Enlightenment? Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 What is the approximate range/time period of the Enlightenment?

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Mid 1600s – late 1700s

The Enlightenment may also be referred to as ________________. Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 The Enlightenment may also be referred to as ________________.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 The Age of Reason

Ideas from the Enlightenment were based off of ___________. Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Ideas from the Enlightenment were based off of ___________.

The Scientific Revolution Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 The Scientific Revolution

The Enlightenment took place in which two European countries? Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 The Enlightenment took place in which two European countries?

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 France and England

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 The rights to life, liberty, and the ownership of property are known as one’s _____________________.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Natural Rights

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 He believed that governments should be divided into 3 branches: Executive, Legislative & Judicial

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Baron de Montesquieu

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 This man believed that humans are naturally greedy, and society works because we enter a “social contract”.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Thomas Hobbes

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 This man also believed that the good of the community is much more important that one’s individual needs.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Rousseau

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 He argued for the protection of natural rights and for the people to overthrow a corrupt government.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 John Locke

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 He argued for the Freedom of Speech and the end of religious persecution.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Voltaire

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Define the term ‘censorship’ AND who strongly encouraged its enforcement during the Enlightenment.

Censorship = prohibiting the spread of ideas Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Censorship = prohibiting the spread of ideas Heavily enforced and encouraged by the Clergy.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 This term refers to absolute rulers that adopted various Enlightened ideas across their lands.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Enlightened Despots

Describe a ‘salon’ and its importance during the Enlightenment. Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Describe a ‘salon’ and its importance during the Enlightenment.

Social gatherings held in people’s living rooms. Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Social gatherings held in people’s living rooms. They allowed for the sharing and spread of Enlightenment thought.

Define the term “laissez-faire” Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Define the term “laissez-faire”

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 An economic policy that requires little or no government involvement – the market will naturally balance itself.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 What was one common adaptation that the enlightened despots administered throughout their lands?

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Religious Toleration

Identify one abuse by King George III of England. Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Identify one abuse by King George III of England.

Choose his own officials Eliminate political parties Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Choose his own officials Eliminate political parties Appoint friends to parliament

Explain the events of the Boston Massacre Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Explain the events of the Boston Massacre

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 A group of colonists rebelled against British soldiers by throwing snowballs. The soldiers opened fire killing 5 colonists.

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Identify one way in which the colonies began to separate themselves from England before the Revolutionary War.

Ship building industry - $$$ Trade / Smuggling Goods Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Ship building industry - $$$ Trade / Smuggling Goods Free discussion on Government Fewer social distinctions

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Identify two reasons why the colonies were successful at defeating the British in war.

Leadership: George Washington Alliances France Netherlands & Spain Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Geographic knowledge Leadership: George Washington Alliances France Netherlands & Spain

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Identify one reason why the rattlesnake was a fitting symbol for the colonial soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

Does not attack unless provoked Native to North America Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Does not attack unless provoked Native to North America 13 rattles work together like 13 colonies Keen eyes make it alert to what is going on

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 How is the idea of “separation of power” represented in the United States Government?

By having 3 branches: Executive Legislative Judicial Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 By having 3 branches: Executive Legislative Judicial

How does the executive branch oversee the judicial branch? Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 How does the executive branch oversee the judicial branch?

The president may appoint Supreme Court judges. Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 The president may appoint Supreme Court judges.

How does the legislative branch check the executive branch? Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 How does the legislative branch check the executive branch?

Approve or Reject Appointments. Ex: Supreme Court Justices Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Override a veto. Impeach the President. Approve or Reject Appointments. Ex: Supreme Court Justices

How does the judicial branch check over the legislative branch? Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 How does the judicial branch check over the legislative branch?

Declare laws unconstitutional Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 Declare laws unconstitutional

What is the opening line of the Declaration of Independence? Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 What is the opening line of the Declaration of Independence?

Eleanor M. Savko 5/14/2019 “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.”