Enlightenment Thinkers Notes and Assignments

Objectives and Essential Question Objective(s): Students will learn the key philosophers of the Enlightenment period and how their beliefs influenced people to fight for a revolution in France. How did the Enlightenment Thinkers views and beliefs make changes in the government during the French Revolution? In what ways do you see examples of the Enlightenment thinkers ideas in France Declaration of Rights for Man?

What was the Enlightenment Period The enlightenment developed as a result of the Scientific Revolution. Europeans discarded traditional beliefs and began using reason to explain the world around them. While the Scientific Revolution focused on the physical world, the Enlightenment attempted to explain the purpose of government, and describe the best form of it.

Enlightenment Thinkers Introduction These men were influential during the Enlightenment Period: The most influential Enlightenment thinkers were Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Voltaire, Baron de Montesquieu, and Jean Jacques Rousseau. Thomas Hobbes based his theories on government on his belief that man was basically greedy, selfish, and cruel.

Philosophes to Know - Task One Thomas Hobbes John Locke Voltaire Montesquieu Mary Wollstonecraft Jean Jacques Rousseau View the video on Youtube about the major enlightenment thinkers. Take notes as the presenter describe each philosophers ideas and beliefs. Write the notes and description for each person. Title: Enlightenment Thinkers

Task Two – Enlightenment Thinkers For Task Two you are to log into Discovery Education, click assignments, and view the video on The Enlightenment Thinkers - enlightenment thinkers storyboard VILLANUEVA.pdfThe Enlightenment Thinkers - enlightenment thinkers storyboard VILLANUEVA.pdf As you watch the video of the Enlightenment Thinkers, Take notes and write their beliefs and ideas about the government and people. Thirty Second Expert

Task Four – Enlightenment Thinkers Quizlet View the Practice terms, flashcards, and Space Race to review the Enlightenment Thinkers. Study in order to take the test on Wednesday.