Aim: Who were the major players in the Enlightenment? L86(Enlightenment) Do Now: What is a philosopher? Create a list or word web to answer the question.

Thomas Hobbes  Born in 1588 in England  Beliefs of Hobbes  “absolute rule by Kings”  Governments are established to protect people from their natural selfishness

Jean Rousseau  Born in France  Basic Beliefs  “Man is born free, yet everywhere he is in chains”  Social Contract--- government gets its power from relationship with its people  If gov. fails the people should change it!!

John Locke  Born in England in 1622  Basic beliefs  A Constitutional monarchy with limited power  Natural rights—rights we are born with such as life, liberty and property (LLP)

Baron de Montesquieu  Born in France in 1689  Basic beliefs  Separation of powers divided into branches of a government  Limiting power so no tyranny would develop

Voltaire  Born in France in 1694  Basic beliefs  Religious tolerance  Free speech --- “I disapprove of what you say, but I defend to the death your right to say it.”

Cesare Beccaria  Born in Italy 1738  Basic beliefs  Pioneer in criminology  Protect the rights of the accused  Punishment should fit the crime

Quote Analysis  Read each quote and decide whether you Agree or Disagree with it. Write your opinion in the space and on the line.  Go through each one with your group and share everyone’s opinions before you log them in the space provided.  Be respectful of your peers ideas!

Letters from Philosophers Evidence  Directions: Based on our lesson on the Enlightenment, create 2 letters discussing Enlightenment ideas on government between John Locke and the philosopher of your choice.  Be sure to have the following in your letters:  a.Opinions of the two men on government  b.Quotes that they said from history blended into your interpretation of their ideas.  c.Have the 2 nd letter respond to the first  d.Be sure to capture their “voice” and attempt to use more educated language and vocabulary  e.Each letter should be 2 paragraphs of 6 to 8 sentences each.

Complete the chart below using the notes from todays lesson PhilosopherHobbesLockeMontesquieuVoltaireBeccaria Basic Beliefs Agree/Disagree A historical example

Aim: How did the Enlightenment ideas influence the US system of government? L30 Do Now: ADD REGENTS QUESTION

How to create connections Using the terms on the cards on your tables create a connection web showing how the terms are related with your group. *** Feel free to use your documents we just went over to help you :) Draw your webs on papers they will serve as your notes for the day.

Aim: Is Adam Smith’s capitalism a good idea? L31  Do Now: Regents Question  Peter the Great and Catherine the Great changed Russia by  a.abolishing all social class distinctions  b.becoming constitutional monarchs  c.preventing wars with neighboring nations  d.introducing western ideas and customs

Adam Smith’s Capitalism  Origins  English writer/ philosopher  Wrote The Wealth of Nations-- which created new ideas on economics

Capitalism---the Smith Way  Capitalism-- When private individuals own the means of production for the purpose of making profit  Laissez-faire-- “hands off” = no gov. involvement in business (free market system)  Competition must exist for capitalism to work  When a monopoly is established prices go up and consumer choices go down