Enlightenment Ideas Spread Enlightenment ideas spread all over Europe at a very fast pace. Many Europeans began questioning the idea of Divine right rule A Strict Class System was enforced A belief in heavenly reward for earthly suffering
Key Question: What roles did censorship and salons play in the spread of new ideas? Government Officials and church authorities felt order was being challenged and they restricted ideas and information. From your reading who and what did they ban? Salons were places of discussions where small groups gathered to exchange Enlightenment ideas. Many of these philosophers gained fame by providing these forums.
Enlightened Despots Frederick the Great – King of Prussia from 1740-1786 Firm Leader, helped promote common good for those under his rule Applied some ideas of the Enlightenment but mainly to his advantage Catherine (II) the Great -Made minor changes to Russia Created a nobles charter Joseph II – Peasant Emperor Dressed up as an a peasant to see what his people lived like.
What is an Enlightened Despot? A ruler or monarch who embraced some of the Enlightenment Ideas.
Friday Quiz on following 3 Slides Tomorrow’s Quiz will be from the following 3 slides.
How Enlightenment Affects Peasants
Great Britain's Rise to Power
Let’s Review ~ What do we know about American Revolution In a group come up with a list of what you know about the American Revolution Next link these ideas to Enlightenment thinkers Make an outline of Enlightment ideas that inspired the American revolution. Report your findings to the class
Chapter 18 Section 1 Review
Problems with Essay 1) No research or preparation done 2) Answers not connected to question 3) No evidence supporting conclusions
Start with these: Ideas of Tyranny King of England Taxes with Representation Government serves the people Purpose of the American Revolution
Introductory Paragraph 2 Evidence Paragraphs Conclusion Paragraphs Homework Assignment ~ 1 Page Essay “How Enlightenment Ideas inspired the American Revolution” Due 9/18/2008 Four paragraph Essay on “Describe in detail two Enlightenment Ideas that helped inspire the American Revolution? Introductory Paragraph 2 Evidence Paragraphs Conclusion Paragraphs