1. Thought of the Day Describe the beliefs of John Locke. Do you agree with him? Why? Write 5 complete sentences.

2. The Enlightenment

3. Enlightenment -18 th century philosophical movement of intellectuals -Used scientific method to discover reason and philosophies -People of Enlightenment were impressed and influenced by Locke -Locke believed that people were molded by experience -Philosophers believed if they changed their surroundings then society would get better

4. Philosophers -French middle class writers, economists, & professors -Wanted to change the world -Used reason & rational criticism and applied to religion and politics -Often disagreed and built ideas based on one another’s

5. Montesquieu -French noble -Wrote Spirit of Laws (1748) - studied the government -Believed their should be 3 types of government 1)Republics (small) 2)Despotism (large) 3)Monarchies (moderate) and -3 branches of government 1)Executive 2)Legislative 3)Judicial -Separation of powers -Balance of powers -Influenced US Constitution

6. Voltaire -Criticized Christianity -Advocate for freedom of religion -Believed in deism (religion based on reason & natural law) Diderot -Denis Diderot was writer & made contribution of Encyclopedia -Wrote articles to support religious toleration -Called for social, legal, & political reform -Sold to doctors, lawyers, teachers & clergymen

7. Social Sciences -Applied natural law to human life; led to development of economics & political science -Economist Adam Smith wrote Wealth of Nations -Belief that government shouldn’t regulate economy (laissez-faire) -Government should only: 1)Protect society from invasion (army) 2)Defend citizens in injustice (police) 3)Provide public works (canals, roads, bridges)

8. Notebook Check ____ 25 points for 3 ring binder ____ 25 points for November Calendar ____ 20 points for World History Syllabus ____ 10 points for notes from 11/3/2011 ____ 10 points for notes from 11/2/2011 ____ 10 points for notes from 11/1/2011 ____ 100 Total Points