Social Contract Theory People give power to government in exchange for protection/rights from government

Social Contract Theory

Chapter 5 Review

Relation to our Previous Chapter With partial thanks to Explorations (discovering of new lands previously unknown/proving previous theories wrong), science goes under a revolution of thinking: bringing in reason, logic and fact to all research Democracy’s ideals are discussed briefly and sometimes put into practice in ancient history, with the Magna Carta (1215) a groundbreaking event for democracy. Each time a democratic ideal is used in order to curb a ruler’s power, the seed of democracy grows stronger. The seed sprouts during the Enlightenment as many philosophers openly discuss and clamor for the principles of democracy

Chapter 5 Highlights With partial thanks to Explorations, Science goes under a revolution of thinking: bringing in reason As part of this, Galileo begins to teach the Heliocentric Theory, getting him in to trouble with the Catholic Church The ideas of Galileo and others spread, from various fields of science to politics, starting the period known as the Age of Reason and Enlightenment During the Enlightenment, several philosophers promote new ideas of government, including how citizens should be treated, what role citizens should play, and how a government should act Enlightenment Ideals make its way to the British colonies in the Americas. When Britain begins to levy taxes to pay for a recent war, philosophers and leaders such as Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and John Adams combine these ideals to promote the idea of independence and freedom The colonists in America, after a decade of harsh British rule, protesting unfair taxes, and the spreading of revolution sentiment, successfully revolt and are granted independence. The event is a source of inspiration for many countries, as is the Americans’ new Constitution.

Connection to Next Chapter The French saw firsthand the success the colonists had rebelling against an unfair government. Many French people had terrible lives and the struggle was eventually too much. Inspired by the Enlightenment, the French people will revolt in hopes of creating a more equal and fair government. French Revolution

Connection to our Class Themes Development of Democracy: Democracy truly takes a step forward as philosophers take democratic ideas and began to compile and spread them throughout the world. The American colonists completely buy in to these ideals, using them for the purpose of forming their beliefs and defending their actions against a tyrannical king. Their success serves an example to citizens across the world in pursuit of a better life and government. Advent of Globalism: Ideas and information begin to be spread throughout the world, including the sentiments of freedom and liberty. The colonists’ victory over Britain will serve as inspiration to several countries in the future as they seek freedom from imperialism.

Chapter Preview: Chapter 5 Essential Questions to answer this chapter What were the major ideals from the Scientific Revolution and how did they inspire the Enlightenment? How did the Age of Reason impact numerous scientific and social fields? What impact did Enlightenment thinkers have on the leaders of the colonies? How did the American Revolution and its aftermath set the tone for the creation, development and success of America? What Enlightenment ideals are present in our current government today? How did the American Revolution impact other countries around the world and why was it such an important global event?