The Enlightenment

Getting together to share ideas with like minded people How were the Salons of then like social media today? Can you think of any other modern-day “salons”?

Scientific Revolution leads to the enlightenment What does this picture say about the “scientific revolution” of the 16th and 17th century? How did the time periods stressing of science and natural law rather than religious authority shape society?

The enlightened despots Using your book, answer these three questions. Write your answers on a piece of paper with your name on it. What did Frederick the Great mean when he said “In my kingdom, everyone can go to heaven in his own fashion”? What actions might peasants take as they learn more about ideas such as equality? How did ideas of a “just society” change during the Enlightenment?