2. The 18 th Century : The Period of Enlightenment In this unit we are talking about revolutions. Specifically the English and the French Revolutions. Today we are discussing the philosophical thoughts – the new ideas - that contributed to new ways of thinking about politics and government.
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This is a map of which continent? -FIRST DISCUSS NOTE TAKING STRATEGY
-18 th Century = 1700s - The Age of Enlightenment is also known as The AGE OF REASON . -How would you define the term Revolution? Write all responses to this question – in class discussion – student generated answers on the board and organize into categories. -Why do revolutions start? -Who participates in a revolution?
Humanism: Page 9: a system or mode of thought in which human interests predominate
Prior to this – who held all the political, social, and economic POWER? GOD, the Church, and KINGS aka the MONARCHY. It was believed that Kings were granted their power to rule directly from God. This is also known as THE DIVINE RIGHTS OF KINGS.