Do Now: ◦ Overall, which ruler do you think was the most enlightened? Which ruler was the least enlightened? Why? ◦ Is it possible to be an absolute ruler and truly follow the ideas of the Enlightenment? Explain.
How do you predict the Enlightenment will change life in Europe? ◦ How will it change the way people think about government? ◦ How does it change the way we think about what human beings are capable of?
A. Political Effects ◦ People are more likely to challenge and criticize absolute monarchies and the Church. ◦ More debate about the rules and rights of people in society. ◦ Ideas of Locke, Rousseau encourage people to rebel against corrupt, oppressive governments. Examples?
◦ Ideas of the Enlightenment lead to the American Revolution (1776) and the French Revolution (1789)!
B. New Belief in Progress ◦ People now believe they can solve any problem and improve society using reason ◦ People did not accept poverty, ignorance and inequality as facts of life
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