1. CW- Enlightenment Philosophers (in packet)
CW- Enlightenment Philosophers (in packet). Use the Chromebooks to research the information. It is HW if you don’t complete it. I will stamp your paper at the end of the period to show me what you’ve done.
Staple the 4 Salem Papers (Blue paper on top, then ½ sheet from yesterday, Witches in Salem page, and lastly the page from Friday, the Salem Witch Trials)
Agenda- October 3

2. Agenda- October 4 Shirt Order Form- Due on October 11
CW- Enlightenment Notes (pg. 6 of the packet)
HW- make sure you have completed the first 6 pages of the packet. Review. Quiz is on Tuesday, October 10 (Colonization)
Agenda- October 4

3. The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening
Objective: Understand how the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening helped the colonies develop the beginning of revolutionary passion in the American colonies.
The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening

4. How and why does change occur in society?
Essential Question

5. DRAW ME!!! What does this cartoon mean? What do the letters represent?

6. Enlightenment- the time for reason

7. Enlightenment- thinking

8. The Enlightenment Thinkers- People who applied the scientific approach to society.
Immanuel Kant
John Locke
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Benjamin Franklin
Voltaire

9. In his famous 1784 essay "What Is Enlightenment
In his famous 1784 essay "What Is Enlightenment?," Immanuel Kant defined it as follows:
"Enlightenment is man's leaving his self-caused immaturity. Immaturity is the incapacity to use one's own understanding without the guidance of another.”
The motto of enlightenment is therefore: Sapere aude! Have courage to use your own intelligence!"
Immanuel Kant

10. Voltaire Freedom of Speech/Religion
Now a part of our First Amendment Right
Voltaire

11. John Locke-17th-century English philosopher concerned primarily with society.
Locke's key beliefs:
"government with the consent of the governed"
People's natural rights— life, liberty, and property
His ideas, formed the basis for the concepts used in American law and government, allowing the colonists to justify their declaring of independence.
John Locke

12. Rousseau and Montesquieu
Wanted democracy and the people’s right to choose their government.
The U.S. uses a democratic system of government.
Montesquieu
Stressed an idea of government that had a separation of powers.
We use that in our federal government.
Checks and balances
Rousseau and Montesquieu

13. Benjamin Franklin Greatest American of the Enlightenment
Famous quote “God helps them that helps themselves”. Rely on yourself. Independent thinking.
Great inventor: cast-iron fireplace, bifocals, lightening rod (electricity)
Outstanding citizen, public servant. Founded the first library and fire department.
1754: based on the ideals of the Enlightenment he developed the ideas for the Albany Plan of Union
Benjamin Franklin

14. Political Cartoon: The Albany Plan of Union by Benjamin Franklin

15. Albany Plan of the Union
England still had the final say about American plans, they are not trying to break away, Yet!!!
Franklin realized that common interests of the colonies made it a necessity to have some form of common government. (unity)
To make a point he drew a picture (a political cartoon) previous page.
Albany Plan of the Union

16. Enlightenment Summary
This movement provided a framework for the American Revolution. Democratic ideas spread through colonial America (IMPORTANT!!!)
Using reason and thinking for oneself will be key in the colonies seeking their independence.
The idea of the colonies working together (The Albany Plan of Union) will also be instrumental in the freedom process.
Enlightenment Summary

17. The Great Awakening “Come one, come all!”
What ideas does this quote call attention to?
Acceptance and tolerance. These ideas will lead to unity.

18. What is the Great Awakening?
Time in the ’s of widespread religious passion in the colonies and a time of increased religious toleration and a feeling of community.
What is the Great Awakening?

19. What Happened? Big Ideas
Period of intense religious emotions in the colonies from A few decades prior to the American Revolution.
Meetings held wherever a group could be gathered, all were welcome showing tolerance and equality.
Created a sense of unification (coming together/community)
Old ideas were challenged and discussed regarding moral choices, and absolute right or absolute wrong. This was an increase in individuality and thinking for oneself.
The Great Awakening shaped American culture by opening the minds to the idea of independence which helped lead to Revolutionary ideas against England.

20. Sensory Figure
Draw cartoon that demonstrates the main concepts of the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening..
Use thought bubbles and pictures that shares the ideas of the Enlightenment and Great Awakening..
Be creative! Be enlightened as you do this.

21. What to study for Friday’s Quiz
The Big 3- Know the Countries and areas they controlled.
Columbian Exchange- positives and negatives.
The 3 G’s- know the primary reasons for colonization.
13 Colonies- (3 Regions and their characteristics)
Jamestown and Plymouth Colonies- key people, groups, challenges and successes.
Key figures of the Great Awakening and Enlightenment
The Great Awakening and the Enlightenment- be able to describe and explain the importance in relation to the development of revolutionary ideals.
What to study for Friday’s Quiz