1. Create a cover page for our new unit!

3. Create a timeline like the one below. Use the events on the right side and put them in the correct order. Events Renaissance American Revolution Scientific Revolution Enlightenment Reformation

4. Renaissance- A time of “cultural rebirth” in Europe. People started becoming interested in art and culture. Reformation- a religious movement in people begin to question the church Scientific Revolution- scientists used the scientific method and logic and reason to make human life easier Enlightenment- thinkers (called philosophers) began to question authority and demand natural rights American Revolution- the 13 colonies break away from Great Britain because of ideas from the Enlightenment and mistreatment from Great Britain and the King

5. Complete the sentences from the video. 1.) The French Revolution began because…. 2.) The social classes were broken down into three estates that were made up of…

6. The French Revolution began because…. The Enlightenment led to political changes, the American Revolution showed democracy could work. France was going bankrupt and there was an uneven social, political and economic power between the social classes of France. The social classes were broken down into three estates that were made up of… 1 st Estate- Church clergy, 1% of the population, paid no taxes 2 nd Estate- Aristocracy, 2% of the population, paid no taxes 3 rd Estate- Commoners, 97% of population, owned 65% of land, paid all taxes and had no voice in government