Thursday, September 12th HW: Read pages 629 – 634 in your text. Answer questions 5 and 9. Due tomorrow!!! Aim: How did the Enlightenment challenge absolutism? Do Now: List at least 3 key words/phrases you associate with the word ‘Enlightenment’.

Enlightenment: an 18th century European movement in which thinkers attempted to apply the principles of reason and the scientific method to all aspects of society.

Enlightenment Posters Send one person to the front to get a poster and markers. Decide which role each group member will play in the project. Writer: write philosopher’s name at the top and ideas at the bottom. Artist: trace and cut out a symbol that represents the philosopher’s ideas. Presenter: present poster to the class. Recorder: record group’s response on graphic organizer.

Enlightenment Philosopher Concept of Government Proof of Impact Hobbes Absolute monarchy King Louis 16th Montesquieu Separation of powers through three branches; judicial, executive, legislative. His concepts were used in the American government. Rousseau Democracy We use democracy today because citizens have a say in the government.

Enlightenment Philosopher Concept of Government Proof of Impact Locke The government should protect the natural rights of the people. He inspired the colonists to rise up against England. Voltaire Monarchy-Good king Alexander the Great Diderot Diderot’s ideals were influenced by Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. He was a stanch abolitionist and wrote the first Encyclopedia. The Encyclopedia, and the spread of Enlightenment to Russia, Scandinavia, and America Smith Introduced concept of laizze-faire capitalism (the government WILL NOT interfere in the economy). The United States is capitalism (NOT laissez-faire capitalist).

Enlightenment Philosopher Concept of Government Proof of Impact Hobbes Absolute Monarchy Louis XIV Montesquieu Separation of powers Checks and balances Unites States government United States Constitution Rousseau Democracy US Govt British Govt

Enlightenment Philosopher Concept of Government Proof of Impact Locke Life, Liberty and Property(Democracy) U.S. Government Voltaire Absolute monarchy Catherine the great Diderot Democracy . He wrote the first edition of “The Encyclopedia.” . Wanted equality and free speech. Smith Introduced concept of laissez-faire capitalism(the government WILL NOT interfere in the economy). The US has a capitalist economy. * The US does not follow laissez-faire capitalism.