 a time of optimism and possibility from the late 1600s to the late 1700s; also called the Age of Reason.

 Human nature  Slavery  Free speech  Natural rights/ laws  Government  Religion  Standard of life

 ________ Believed that people were naturally cruel. Wrote Leviathan  ___________ Published Spirit of the Laws. Believed in separation of powerss  ___________ Wrote Two Treaties of Government. More optimistic view on humanity.  ___________ Felt that society placed too many limits on the people’s behavior. Wrote The Social Contract.  ___________ Used wit as a weapon to expose the abuses of his day. One of the most influential Enlightenment philosophers. A.Voltaire B.Montesquieu C.Hobbes D.Locke E.Rousseau A C B D E

 Not Ridiculed  Free to speak their minds without severe consequences. Surrounded by other intellectuals

 Three Branches of Government  Separation of Rights  Checks and Balances

 Absolute Ruler who used their power to bring about political and social change

 the absolute monarchs in 18 th century Europe who ruled according to the principles of the Enlightenment. Catherine the Great of Russia Joseph II of Austria

 Joseph II  Catherine the Great  Frederick the Great

 A. What is censorship? › Restricting access to ideas and information  B. Do we still have censorship today?  Yes. Parental Advisory, ratings system, parental controls, banned books

 Baroque- › huge, colorful, full of excitement › Grand or ornate

 ornate style of art and architecture popular in the 1600s and 1700s. Palace at Versailles

 Rococo- › Moved away from religion › Lighter, elegant and charming

 elegant style of art and architecture  made popular during the mid-1700s, featured designs with the shapes of leaves, shells, and flowers.

 ___________ Tolerated religious differences.  ___________ Was interested in Enlightenment ideas but intended to give up no power.  ___________ Abolished serfdom. F. Catherine the Great G. Frederick the Great H. Joseph II * Serfdom was the enforced labour of serfs on the fields of landowners, in return for protection and the right to work on their leased fields. H F G